Whisky Focus - GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 5

GlenDronach release the fifth batch of their popular Cask Strength expression.

Just a quick announcement for the GlenDronach fans amongst you which I know there are a few. Completing a hat-trick of new releases from the Aberdeenshire distillery this week is the GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 5.

This fifth batch of the increasingly popular expression has been matured in a combination of the Spanish Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks, which the distillery tells me gives the latest offering in the cask strength series the appearance of rich amber edged with gold.
Bottled at cask strength, 55.3%, non chill filtered and at natural colour, the distillery describe it on the nose as having a perfect combination of sweet golden sultanas, rich fig syrup, ground almonds, orange bitters and a gentle dusting of black pepper.

On the palate, Demerara sugar-glazed dark fruits lighten to apricot syrup infused with stem ginger and vanilla. The combination of elegant sherry influences and robust Highland style creates a perfect example of the traditional GlenDronach character.

You will find the new GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 5 as well as the full current range of GlenDronach single malt whisky available from specialist online whisky retailer The Whisky Exchange
 

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