The GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 3342)
- Distillery
- GlenDronach
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.4%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Old Wood, Sherried, Chocolate
- Description
- The GlenDronach's single-cask maturation in a Port pipe rather than sherry cask marks this 13-year-old as an outlier within its batch—a rarer expression of the Highlands' sherried tradition. Port maturation imparts deeper berry notes and roasted spice alongside GlenDronach's characteristic rich, dark fruit character. The texture benefits from the pipe's influence, becoming more voluptuous and wine-forward than typical sherry-aged releases from the distillery. Ideal for those seeking GlenDronach's depth with a Portuguese twist.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 3342) is a 13-year-old single malt from GlenDronach (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — cooked fruit, old wood, sherried, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
The GlenDronach's single-cask maturation in a Port pipe rather than sherry cask marks this 13-year-old as an outlier within its batch—a rarer expression of the Highlands' sherried tradition. Port maturation imparts deeper berry notes and roasted spice alongside GlenDronach's characteristic rich, dark fruit character. The texture benefits from the pipe's influence, becoming more voluptuous and wine-forward than typical sherry-aged releases from the distillery. Ideal for those seeking GlenDronach's depth with a Portuguese twist.
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