This Glendronach 15 year old Moscatel Finish was initially matured in European oak then the maturation was completed in a very small batch of Moscatel casks which give the whisky it's own range of aromas and flavours.

Official Tasting Notes

Appearance - light gold.

Nose - golden syrup and nutmeg. Poached peaches and apricot flavours with fresh figs and dates. Subtle marzipan on the tail intensifies the aromatics.

Palate - sweet summer fruits of melon and pineapple intertwined with sweet ripe raisins and alcohol infused figs. Subtle marzipan adds a smooth round nutty edge.

Conclusion - a warming mix of fruit, nuts. Lovely length and balance.

Distillery History

Glendronach distillery was first established in 1826 with two stills, in an area where previously much illicit distilling had taken place. The stills were increased to four in 1966 after being purchased by William Teachers and Son in 1960, and was for sometime an important part of the Teachers blends. In 1976 the distillery was taken over by Allied Distillers and surprisingly closed in 1996. This was only temporary and in 2002 the stills came back to life. Although for some years the only coal fired distillery left in Scotland, in 2005 coal firing was replaced with steam. It is now owned by The BenRiach Distillery Company and is still producing the richly sherried style of whisky that it is renowned for.