# Richly Sherried Malts Scotland's GlenDronach Distillery Makes Whiskey of Complex Taste By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glendronach-distillery References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/08/06/the-glendronach-2010-batch-2-single-cask-bottlings/) & [glendronachdistillery](http://www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk) The GlenDronach Distillery in Scotland produces richly sherried malts aged for 12, 15 and 18 years. Founded in 1826 by an enthusiastic fellow named James Allardice, the distillery is known for its malt whiskeys of complex taste. The GlenDronach Distillery recently released a series called 'Batch 2' that range from 17 to 29 years old and 48.8 to 60.5 percent ABV. If you're serious about your whiskey, this is surely something you should sip on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aged Whiskey:** Opportunity for distilleries to create premium aged whiskeys for enthusiasts. - **Sherried Malts:** Growth potential in the market for sherried malt whiskeys with complex flavors. - **Premium Spirits:** Increasing demand for high-quality, premium spirits like GlenDronach's aged malts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Distilleries:** Distilleries can capitalize on the trend towards aged and sherried malt whiskeys. - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunity for the alcoholic beverage industry to meet the demand for premium, complex flavored spirits. - **Luxury Food and Drink:** Upscale establishments focusing on premium spirits can leverage the popularity of richly sherried malts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Richly Sherried Highland Single Malts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glendronach-cask-strength-batch-12.md) - [Richly Sherried Single-Malts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandeur-batch-12.md) - [Complex 28-Year-Old Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glendronach-grandeur-batch.md) - [Sherry Cask-Aged Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-masters-anthology-whiskey.md) - [Freshly Flavored Scotch Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenlivet.md) - [Luxuriously Matured Malt Scotches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-chteau.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Sophisticated Whisky Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-whisky-packaging.md) - [Wine-Inspired Limited-Edition Scotch Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-whisky.md) - [Ultra-Rare Single-Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glen-grant-splendours-collection.md)