The GlenDronach Distillery has announced that The GlenDronach Port Wood, a single malt scotch whisky inspired by the history of importing casked port into Scotland during the 19th century.
The GlenDronach was established in 1826 by founder James Allardice, at a time when both sherry and port were very popular, with the finest port pipes traveling along Portugal’s Douro River destined for Scotland.
Made by our craftsmen using the same, time-honored methods, The GlenDronach’s spirit has been matured in the distillery’s signature Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, followed by a second maturation in port pipes from the Douro Valley. It is then selected and married by The GlenDronach Master Blender Rachel Barrie.
“The GlenDronach means ‘valley of the brambles’ in old Scots Gaelic. We are delighted to celebrate this heritage with a Portuguese twist on our revered Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry cask maturation, which uses the finest Spanish oak,” says The GlenDronach Master Blender Rachel Barrie. “This extra maturation in Port casks imparts a deep cherry wood color and enriches the layers of fruit in The GlenDronach, with delightful waves of Victoria plum, brambles and sandalwood on the nose. Layers upon layers of rich fruit flavor open up on the palate with notes of roasted apple crumble and gingerbread, developing into baked orange and black cherry back-notes.”
The GlenDronach Port Wood is available for purchase from select retailers across the US for $89.99.
