The GlenDronach 1993 Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask Batch no.18 is a remarkable 27-year-old single malt whisky, distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2020 as part of the distillery's 18th batch in their esteemed single cask series. This unique expression was matured in a single Oloroso sherry puncheon (cask #7276), resulting in a limited release of just 699 bottles, each boasting a cask strength of 53.7% ABV.
On the nose, this whisky presents an exquisite balance of plum, sweet date, cherry cake, mulled wine, spiced orange, and antique walnut. The palate delivers a rich combination of flavors, including plum, maraschino cherry, prune, mandarin, pomelo, dark chocolate, sultana, and spice. The finish is characterized by bittersweet chocolate, herbal undertones, and raisin, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication and excellence.
This whisky is a true explosion of taste, highlighting the powerful intricacy and complex layers brought about by the Spanish sherry cask maturation process, which is a hallmark of The GlenDronach distillery. The Oloroso sherry puncheon has imparted its unique color and flavor to the whisky over nearly three decades, further demonstrating the distillery's commitment to producing high-quality, well-aged single malt whiskies.
The GlenDronach 1993 Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask Batch no.18 stands as a testament to the distillery's dedication to craftsmanship and the profound impact of long-term sherry cask maturation.
The whisky was matured in a single Oloroso sherry puncheon (cask #7276).
This batch had a limited release of 699 bottles.
The GlenDronach 1993 Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask Batch no.18 has an ABV of 53.7%.
The key flavor notes include plum, maraschino cherry, dark chocolate, mulled wine, and mandarin.
Aroma: Dates, cherry cake, herbal notes, plums, orange, walnut, mulled wine.
Taste: Maraschino cherry, plum, dark chocolate, mulled wine, mandarin.
Finish: Bittersweet chocolate, herbal, raisin.
Overall: This Glendronach 1993 Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask Batch no.18 offers a complex and nuanced flavor profile with notes of sweet fruit, herbal elements, and rich chocolate notes.
The GlenDronach 1993 Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask Batch no.18 is a masterclass in long-term sherry cask maturation. Its deep and intricate flavor profile, dominated by rich fruit and chocolate notes, is a true testament to The GlenDronach distillery's dedication to quality and tradition. This whisky is a must-have for connoisseurs and collectors alike.
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