Whisky Forum - New GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 1

William

GlenDronach has produced a new cask strength expression. The GlenDronach Cask Strength has been matured in a combination of the finest Spanish Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks.

This first batch comprises of some 12,000 bottles and was bottled at a cask strength of 54.8% ABV.

More info here:
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/glendronachcaskstrengthbatch1.htm
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Brummie · Master Of Malts Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 654

Interesting, could be one to compete with the Aberlour a'bunadh and Glenfarclas 105. Do you know the price on this William.

Alastair · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject:

If it does turn out to be as good/desirable as the Aberlour a'bunadh then the Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1 could turn out to be quite collectable.

Mark · Master Of Malts Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 1613

Hopefully it will be priced the same as the Aberlour a bunadh, which can usually be gotten for Â£30 - Â£35

Islay Pete · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:05 pm Post subject:

I like the sound of this, always room for another cask strength sherry monster.

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

I'd be interested in this assuming it's priced correctly, I guess it has to compete with the A'bunadh and the 105, so should be priced arround those.

I also have the sulphur worry, so would need to see tasting notes before I handed over my coin.

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

Ok so I emailed the distillery to ask about this as I was interested and on hold waiting for Edinburgh council (dont ask!)

They told me the RRP will be set for the UK tomorrow as the sales director is in Sweeden. An indication of the price is it will sit somewhere between the 15YO (£40) and 18YO (£50)

William · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject:

You beat me to it albo, that is what i have been told about the price. Should find out tomorrow.
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William · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject:

I received confirmation of the price for the GlenDronach Cask strength, it has a UK RRP of Â£52.99 so not priced to compete with the Aberlour a'bunadh and Glenfarclas 105 as some of you were hoping.
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albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

I got this update too. Surprised its not in the 105 a'bunadh price bracket, they must be confident of it's superiority as they are nas all cask strength sherry monsters

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1307

£52.99 takes it a bit outside my everyday dramming price, thats a bit disappointing. Still i will give it a try but pity it wasnt priced for everyday dramming like the Aberlour a'bunadh

Blackadder · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject:

As yoiu say albo they must be confident it is good to put this price tag on it.

Keith · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:35 pm Post subject:

Just an observation but perhaps the 54.8% ABV level of the new GlenDronach Cask Strength is an indication that there is a good portion of older stuff in it, hence the price. Not that i am justifying the price just suggesting why GlenDronach may have priced it so high. Whereas the Aberlour A'Bunadh is always around 60% indicating it is young as the strength hasnt dropped much from the strength it would have been put to cask which is usually around 63.5% if i remember correctly.

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

That's a very good point Keith. Perhaps there is something in that. However, being a NAS makes you think there must be some young spirit in the mix. Well worth keeping an eye out for the reviews I think.

Keith · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:01 pm Post subject:

The mix of young and old can sometimes create a more interesting, complex whisky. Even with good reviews i think this may be a slow seller due to the price they have set. I wonder if i will regret in 10 years not buying a few bottles of batch 1 as an investment. Time will tell. I do hope it is good as i do like a quality sherried dram and the Glendronach 15 Revival is excellent IMO.