Glendronach

02 November, 2022

Highland whisky producer The Glendronach Distillery has announced the release of the eleventh batch of The Glendronach Cask Strength Editions.

The distillery’s latest bottling, from master blender Dr Rachel Barrie, has been aged in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.

“This eleventh batch of The Glendronach Cask Strength embodies The Glendronach‘s celebrated style of Spanish Oak maturation in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía,” said Barrie.

“Add a drop or two of water to this latest expression to reveal a cornucopia of flavour - from richly spiced bramble wine and treacle toffee, to lingering Seville orange peel and nutmeg layered with caramel and maraschino cherry.”

The Glendronach Cask Strength Edition 11, bottled at 59.8% abv is available in the UK at rrp £68, prices may vary in global markets.

Hier trifft Mystik auf Natur, Moderne auf Tradition und Leidenschaft auf Liebe zum Detail. All diese Aspekte haben die Lebensweise der Schotten zu einem Punkt geführt, an dem Kultur auch zu einem sinnhaften Erlebnis wird. Ein Mehr an Qualität und Beständigkeit, welches sich natürlich auch in dem bekanntesten Produkt Schottlands wiederfindet.

Eingebettet in das Tal von Forgue, tief in den östlichen Highlands, liegt die The GlenDronach Destillerie, eine der ältesten Brennereien in Schottland, deren Geschichte reich ist an charismatischen Persönlichkeiten, herausfordernden Rückschlägen und Triumphen durch Hingabe. Hier treffen zweihundert Jahre Tradition auf meisterliche Handwerkskunst und Innovation und finden Vollendung in dem Markenzeichen des The Glendronach – die Verbindung des Highland Spirits mit den feinsten Oloroso Sherry Fässern aus Andalusien.

Whisky als Bestandteil der schottischen Gesellschaft

Das wahre Erbe liegt also in den über Jahrhunderte hinweg überlieferten Whiskytraditionen, die ein wichtiger Bestandteil der schottischen Gesellschaft sind. "Der Regen von heute ist der Whisky von morgen", so lautet ein traditionelles schottisches Sprichwort, das deutlich zeigt, wie sehr die Schotten ihren Whisky wertschätzen: In Schottland trägt man die Liebe zum flüssigen Gold im Herzen.

Diese enge Verbindung zwischen dem schottischen Land und der Identität des schottischen Whiskys ist einzigartig und beruht auf dem Reichtum der natürlichen Ressourcen. Dieses weiche Highland-Wasser, das aus Unterwasserquellen in den Balnoon-Hügeln stammt und die auf kaledonischem Boden angebaute Gerste bilden die natürliche Basis von The GlenDronach. Das Resultat ist ein reichhaltiger, fruchtiger und eleganter Single Malt mit einem langen und angenehmen Abgang.  

Natürlich schlagen die Herzen der Whisky-Liebhaber nicht alle im gleichen Takt und sind so unterschiedlich im Charakter wie die Whiskys der Highlands. Das riesige Gebiet der Highlands bietet eine der größten Geschmackspaletten, von subtilen Eichenaromen, reicher Fruchtigkeit, Honig und gelegentlich etwas Torf und Rauch – The GlenDronach ist entsprechend tief in der Farbe und reich im Geschmack.

creating the finest sherried single malts for nearly 200 years. In 1826 the

exuberant and extroverted James Allardice founded the distillery and produced

his ‘Guid GlenDronach’ single malt.

Our Malts

GlenDronach 12 year old Original,

GlenDronach 15 year old Revival,

GlenDronach 18 year old Allardice,

GlenDronach 21 year old Parliament,

GlenDronach 15 year old Tawny Port Finish,

GlenDronach Single Casks

Opening Times

May to September: Mon-Sun: 10:00 to 16:30 hours

October to April: Mon-Fri: 10:00 to 16:30 hours

Visitor Facilities

Distillery visitor centre including distillery shop (with the opportunity to fill your own

bottle from the distillery manager’s cask or to buy our distillery exclusive bottling)

Guided Tours

GlenDronach Discovery Tour is available from 10:00 to 15:00 on the hour.

GlenDronach Tasting Tours are available from 10:00 to 15:00 on the hour.

GlenDronach Connoisseur’s tour has to be booked in advance.

Admission costs

GlenDronach Discovery Tour £5

GlenDronach Tasting Tour £15

GlenDronach Premium Tasting Tour £20

GlenDronach Connoisseur’s Tour £30

How to Find Us

Situated on the B9001 off the A97 from Huntly, near the valley of Forgue, the distillery is

within easy reach of most tourist routes

Whisky

The Glendronach unveils 30 and 40 year old whiskies - a 'new era in sherry cask'

The Highland whisky distillery has recently launched two of their oldest whiskies.

17 th Sep 2025

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The Glendronach Distillery, known for their sherry cask maturation since 1826, recently announced the release of two expressions: The Glendronach 30-Year-Old and The Glendronach 40-Year-Old, 2025 Edition.

Following last year's celebrated relaunch of The Glendronach, these whiskies represent the culmination of decades of patience and unwavering dedication to the distillery’s craft.

Each expression is a testament to the character drawn from the finest Spanish sherry casks, which have been in the distillery’s traditional dunnage warehouses in the Valley of Forgue. Both are available in select global markets now.

The Glendronach 30-Year-Old: A Symphony of Sherry Casks

The Glendronach 30-Year-Old is described as a "captivating Highland Single Malt that showcases the sublime artistry of marrying whisky from three distinct styles of sherry cask."

Master blender Rachel Barrie has expertly woven together the character of spirits matured in Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, and, for the first time, Amontillado sherry casks to create a whisky of exceptional richness and layered complexity.

She said: "With the 30-Year-Old, we have composed a symphony from our most historic sherry cask styles.

"Three decades of maturation have resulted in a sublime and charming Single Malt, with generous layers of rich and complex character. It is the ultimate expression of our dedication to the art of sherry cask maturation.”

The inclusion of the Amontillado cask adds a particularly sophisticated layer of toasted hazelnut and mellow crème caramel, which complements the signature notes of dark cherry, chocolate, and spiced fruit from the Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks.

Presented in a luxurious case crafted from stained Walnut Curl Veneer, its surface is engraved with 30 facets to honour the three decades of maturation within.

The Glendronach 40-Year-Old, 2025 Edition: The Pinnacle of Artistry

The Glendronach 40-Year-Old, 2025 Edition, is described as "the ultimate expression of the distillery’s craft and a unique opportunity for connoisseurs to experience a true masterpiece."

World’s ‘most valuable’ Scotch whisky transformed into one-of-a-kind artwork

This whisky was composed from a small number of hand-selected casks, which were married and refined over four decades in the finest Spanish Oak Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, resulting in a whisky of profound richness and a plush, velvet texture.

“I am honoured to share this exceptionally distinctive Single Malt,” said Ms Barrie. “At forty years old, it represents four decades of sherry cask refinement, polished by time to become the ultimate expression of The Glendronach. It is a privilege to be the custodian of such remarkable casks.”

This 2025 Edition is housed in an elegant presentation box crafted from dark stained rosewood, featuring brass handles and resting on a golden plinth, reflecting the extraordinary depth and character of the whisky within.

The Glendronach 30 Year Old is available now at £1,000 and The Glendronach 40 Year Old is priced at £4999.95