Glendronach
The Master's Anthology - Ode to the Dark
- 50.8
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Glendronach Distillery, located near Forgue in the Scottish Highlands, was founded in 1826 by James Allardice. It quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality sherried whisky using Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. After Allardice’s death, the distillery went through several ownership changes. Walter Scott purchased the company in 1852, with the family controlling it until 1920. William Teacher & Sons acquired Glendronach in 1920, integrating its whisky into their blends. In...
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Glendronach Distillery, located near Forgue in the Scottish Highlands, was founded in 1826 by James Allardice. It quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality sherried whisky using Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. After Allardice’s death, the distillery went through several ownership changes. Walter Scott purchased the company in 1852, with the family controlling it until 1920.
William Teacher & Sons acquired Glendronach in 1920, integrating its whisky into their blends. In the 1960s, the distillery modernised by installing steam heating and expanding from two to four stills. After being mothballed in 1996, Glendronach reopened in 2002 under Chivas Brothers. The BenRiach Distillery Company acquired it in 2008 and revitalised its focus on high-quality single malts, before selling it to Brown-Forman in 2016.
The Master's Anthology is a collection of single malts from Glendronach, inviting you to experience the breadth and depth of sherry cask maturation. Each expression pursues the exceptional in character and taste, composed to celebrate different aspects of their rich and rewarding whisky.
As evening transitions into night, the deepening darkness ushers in richer rewards. Flavours intensify, encouraging leisurely appreciation - an inspiration for 'Ode to the Dark'. Matured in exceptional Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at high strength, this Glendronach expression achieves a pinnacle of richness, with intricate layers of flavour combining to create a truly indulgent experience.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Black Garnet.
Nose - A symphony of mocha, black cherry and dark chocolate precede créme brûlée with raisin, brown sugar and ginger.
Taste - Velvet layers of smooth espresso and crème caramel fold into black grape and mint chocolate ganache.
William Teacher & Sons acquired Glendronach in 1920, integrating its whisky into their blends. In the 1960s, the distillery modernised by installing steam heating and expanding from two to four stills. After being mothballed in 1996, Glendronach reopened in 2002 under Chivas Brothers. The BenRiach Distillery Company acquired it in 2008 and revitalised its focus on high-quality single malts, before selling it to Brown-Forman in 2016.
The Master's Anthology is a collection of single malts from Glendronach, inviting you to experience the breadth and depth of sherry cask maturation. Each expression pursues the exceptional in character and taste, composed to celebrate different aspects of their rich and rewarding whisky.
As evening transitions into night, the deepening darkness ushers in richer rewards. Flavours intensify, encouraging leisurely appreciation - an inspiration for 'Ode to the Dark'. Matured in exceptional Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at high strength, this Glendronach expression achieves a pinnacle of richness, with intricate layers of flavour combining to create a truly indulgent experience.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Black Garnet.
Nose - A symphony of mocha, black cherry and dark chocolate precede créme brûlée with raisin, brown sugar and ginger.
Taste - Velvet layers of smooth espresso and crème caramel fold into black grape and mint chocolate ganache.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig