The GlenDronach, a distillery in Scotland founded in 1826 by an enthusiastic fellow named James Allardice, recently announced the launch of its first-ever 50-Year-Old Single Malt. The new expression is the brand's oldest and rarest single malt Scotch whisky to date. As a 1971 expression, this is a milestone in GlenDronach Distillery's nearly two-century history. These rare liquids have been preserved and nurtured in The GlenDronach's traditional warehouses for more than 50 years, surviving floods and cold Highland winters.
Master Blender, Rachel Barrie, said: "The GlenDronach Aged 50 Years is the most prestigious expression of what this timeless, richly-sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has to offer. At 50 Years Old, it is exceptionally rich and seductive, with mellow layers of alluring complexity. On the nose, ripe dark cherry and plum are the preludes to the harmony of rolling stone fruit, while the palate brings an exquisite overture of flavor with dense undertones of dark chocolate, tobacco, and cocoa."
50-Year-Old Single Malts
The GlenDronach Debuted a Limited Release of a 50-Year-Old Single Malt
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