Glendronach Single Cask 1993 #1619 20 Year Old - 70cl/58.4%

Glendronach Distillery was established in 1826 by James Allardice in Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scotland's Highland region. Acquired by William Teacher & Sons in 1960, it was mothballed from 1996 to 2002, modernized in 2005 by switching to steam-heated stills as Scotland's last. Purchased by Benriach Company in 2008, reviving the core range, and by Brown-Forman in 2016. This expression was distilled on September 24, 1993, bottled in December 2013, from single Oloroso sherry butt #1619, yielding 616 bottles, exclusive to Taiwan market.

This Glendronach 1993 20 Year Old Cask 1619 is a Highland single malt whisky, distilled on September 24, 1993, and bottled in December 2013, aged for 20 years in a single Oloroso sherry butt (cask #1619). At 58.4% ABV, it is non-chill filtered with natural color, no added coloring, yielding 616 bottles, highly rare and exclusive to Taiwan market. It features a deep amber color; the nose blends ripe fruits and bold spices, balanced by subtle sweetness, with notes of plums, blackberries, candied orange peel, and cinnamon. The palate is full and smooth, layering dark chocolate, coffee, dried fruits, oak depth, and smooth tannins. The finish is long, carrying sweet fruits and warm aftertaste, exemplifying sherry maturation complexity. Average Whiskybase rating 92.71/100.