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The oldest GlenDronach expression ever released, matured in two separate sherry casks—PX and oloroso—then married and finished in a single PX cask for 1 year. The age is apparent from the mahogany color. A sumptuous nose is laden with aged sherry and layers of baked dark fruits, black cherry, and peach pie. Wild berries and dark chocolate truffle cake punctuate the palate, with overtones of cigar box and rich espresso. (198 bottles) Collectibles.
Rather crisp despite the earthy mushroom and soy notes, there is orange rind, sprinkles of lime zest, some polished leather, hazelnuts and a surprising touch of vanilla custard. Whiffs of oregano, sage and fennel followed by a drop of cough syrup. Finally some figs, plenty of plums and chocolate pralines. So many sensations at the same time. Almost too many. Sour, sweet, earthy. And umami. No oak tannins to speak of. Some aniseed, sweet miso paste and creamy chocolate, as well as some coffee beans and cranberries, followed by crushed mint and oranges. Finish: Gentle and medium in length with notes of cappuccino, dark chocolate and a whisper of fennel.
It has been a privilege to be the final custodian of our oldest expression to date, passed down through generations. The result is a hand-crafted Highland Single Malt that tells a story of rare dedication, of which The GlenDronach Aged 50 Years is the rarest of them all. The GlenDronach Aged 50 Years is the most prestigious expression of what this timeless, richly-sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has to offer