The Glendronach 1971 Single Cask Batch 4 is a 40-year-old single malt whisky distilled on February 25, 1971, and bottled in July 2011. From one of the oldest distilleries in the Highlands of Scotland, located in Forgue, this whisky is a prime example of Glendronach’s commitment to traditional sherry cask aging. The distillery, founded in 1826 by James Allardes, has a storied history, having changed ownership multiple times, including ownership by Teachers and Sons and the BenRiach Distillery Company. Reopened in 2002 after being mothballed in 1996, the distillery is now a category B listed building, ensuring its protection and preservation. This single cask whisky, #1436, was matured for 40 years in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon and bottled at 48.5% ABV. With only 583 bottles drawn from this cask, it offers an incredibly well-aged whisky with a rich and complex flavor profile. Expect a powerful initial flavor with spice notes, followed by a harmonious blend of pure chocolate, dried fruits such as figs, dates, and sweet raisins. The balance of flavors is impeccable, making it a top choice for sherry cask-aged Highland single malt whisky enthusiasts. The aroma is equally impressive, featuring lively, mild spicy scents with refined notes of forest fruit and mocha/coffee tones, further enhanced by the aromas of toasted walnuts and roasted chestnuts. Overall, the Glendronach 1971 Single Cask Batch 4 stands as a testament to the expertise of this renowned distillery, offering a rare and exclusive treat for the true whisky aficionado.
Only 583 bottles were drawn from this Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon cask.
This whisky has an ABV of 48.5%.
This whisky was matured in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon.
The tasting notes include a medley of spices, pure chocolate, dried fruits, nuts, and mocha.
Wow, what a complexity and balance—absolutely flawless yet featuring intriguing notes like fine leather, which is a difficult note to perfect. The nose is intense and nutty, with dried fruits, dates, plums, nutmeg, cloves, dark chocolate, and subtle hints of tobacco and smoke. The taste is oily and creamy with a balanced sweetness, showcasing plenty of dried fruits, apricots, sherry wood, mocha, and cooked oranges, all interwoven with spices. The finish is long, warm, and spicy, with further hints of leather and smoke. Overall, it is a superb whisky that any connoisseur would treasure.
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