GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837)
- Distillery
- GlenDronach
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.9%
- Age
- 47 years
- Price
- £2016.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Honey
- Description
- GlenDronach's 47-year-old from 1968 represents the Highland distillery's oldest known vintage on record, matured in a single Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead for nearly five decades. Limited to just 301 bottles when released in January 2016, this expression embodies the rich, complex profile that decades in premium sherry oak can achieve.
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GlenDronach 47 Year Old 1968 (cask 5837) is a 47-year-old single malt from GlenDronach (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 45.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, leathery. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
GlenDronach's 47-year-old from 1968 represents the Highland distillery's oldest known vintage on record, matured in a single Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead for nearly five decades. Limited to just 301 bottles when released in January 2016, this expression embodies the rich, complex profile that decades in premium sherry oak can achieve.
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