GlenDronach 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 1037)
- Distillery
- GlenDronach
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.3%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £246.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in December 1985 and bottled in September 2016, this is GlenDronach's oldest single cask release, matured for 30 years in a Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheon. Only 507 bottles were produced, delivering deep dried fruit, spice, and rich sherry complexity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
GlenDronach 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 1037) is a 30-year-old single malt from GlenDronach (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 52.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in December 1985 and bottled in September 2016, this is GlenDronach's oldest single cask release, matured for 30 years in a Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheon. Only 507 bottles were produced, delivering deep dried fruit, spice, and rich sherry complexity.
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