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The Very First Single Cask Bottling from Glendronach Distillery.

WINNER OF 16 YEAR OLD TO 21 YEAR OLD SINGLE CASK FROM WHISKY BIBLE 2010.

Glendronach 1992 Single Cask Single Malt Whisky, Matured in Oloroso Sherry Butt

The first Official single cask Distillery Bottlings to be made available in the UK by The New owners Of Glendronach.

Each Bottle and Gift Tube is Individually Numbered and contains Personal Tasting Notes From The Author of The Whisky Bible, Jim Murray

Bottler: Distillery Exclusive to Parkers Whisky

Region: Speyside

Distilled: 1992

Bottled: 2009

Age: 17 years old

Cask Number: 401

Bottle Run: 626

Bottle Size: 70cl

Alc vol: 58.8%

Tasting Notes From Jim Murray

Nose:
More than a hint of demerara rum to the rich, sherried nose. Molasses sweeten the high roast Java while the barley screams to make itself heard; the oak has a slightly unusual, mossy earthiness adding to the overall enormity;

Taste:
The palate is swamped in luxuriant, lush sugar-coated burnt raisins; wave upon wave of spice explode on the back of the tongue and roof of mouth. A big, sugary coating gives a distinct crispness to the rigid malt;

Finish:
The coffee, so well defined on the nose, returns here with even more molasses to sweeten it up. Excellent soft oils coat the roof of the mouth, ensuring a long fade as busy spices continue there lively assault. The juicy barley finale offers a welcome lightness and balance.

Balance:
Ultra distinctive with that firm sheen offering a very unusual dimension. However, the unmistakable rum character on a sherry theme really makes for a memorable and massive malt which never quite tastes the same twice and alters in weight and complexity considerably depending on heat and time applied. Outrageously excellent.