Glendronach revival 15-year-old single malt miniature.
Glendronach revival 15-year-old single malt miniature.
Condition: New. Collectors.
Fill level: New. In the neck.
Still produced: Yes.
Category: Single Malt
Distillery: Glendronach
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Bottling series: Revival miniature
Bottling Year:
Stated Age: 15 years old
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry
Strength: 46.0 % Vol.
Size: 50 ml
Bottle code: E 10 803 Several more... PLEASE ASK!
Country Origin: Scotland.
Market: Worldwide.
The GlenDronach is a product of time-honoured traditions honed over many years. Our hallmark is to marry robust Highland spirit with the finest oak sherry casks; an exquisite duality that brings exceptional depth and character to our whiskies. Learn how we make The GlenDronach. In flavour, the Revial 15 year expression offers sumptuous notes of dark fruits, rich chocolate and manuka honey with an enveloping, memorable finish worthy of this monumental malt’s history. This luxuriously sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and natural in colour.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance/colour; Antique Bronze.
- Nose; An intoxicating burst of maraschino cherry, ripe bramble and dark chocolate mint with hints of orange bitters and walnut liqueur.
- Palate; Honey-glazed apricot and ripe fig with a crescendo of black cherry, angelica and muscovado. Long and enveloping finish with dark manuka honey, herbal bitters and dark chocolate.
- Finish; A lot of oak, cinnamon and clove, long and warm, slightly darker or nutty Oloroso, cocoa, prunes, light pepper, smoke is still present in traces, towards the end always dry with extremely dark aromas.
Distillery History;
The GlenDronach Distillery, nestled in the Forgue Valley of Aberdeenshire, is one of Scotland’s most beloved distilleries—especially famed for its richly sherried single malts. With nearly 200 years of history, GlenDronach is revered by enthusiasts for its deep, fruity, and robust Highland style.
Overview
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Founded: 1826
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Region: Highlands (near Huntly, Aberdeenshire)
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Founder: James Allardice (Allardyce)
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Current Owner: Brown-Forman (since 2016)
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Water Source: Dronac Burn
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Style: Heavily sherried, robust Highland malt
Origins and Early Years
🧑🌾 James Allardice Era (1826–1837)
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One of the first licensed distilleries following the 1823 Excise Act.
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Allardice promoted GlenDronach in Edinburgh and London, reportedly giving out free samples in brothels to boost word of mouth.
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Early whisky was heavily sherried, establishing the character the distillery is still known for today.
Fire and Rebuild (1837)
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The original distillery burned down in 1837.
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It was rebuilt and expanded, continuing operations under different owners, including Walter Scott (a former manager of Teaninich).
Ownership
| Period | Owner | Notable Events |
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| 1852–1920 | Walter Scott & successors | Growth and modernization |
| 1920–1960 | Wm. Teacher & Sons Ltd | Used heavily in Teacher’s Highland Cream blends |
| 1960s | Expansion to six stills | Peak production era |
| 1968–1996 | Allied Distillers | Mostly used in blends; some official bottlings |
| 1996–2002 | Mothballed (closed) | No production |
| 2002–2008 | Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard) | Minimal attention to single malt releases |
| 2008–2016 | BenRiach Distillery Co. (Billy Walker) | Dramatic revival of single malts |
| 2016–present | Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel’s owners) |
Global expansion |
Distillery Features
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Floor maltings were decommissioned in the 1990s.
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Traditionally operated with direct-fired stills until they were converted to steam heating.
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Continues to use traditional worm tubs for a heavier spirit character (though this varies depending on period).
Collector & Fan Appeal
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Known for its intensely sherried style, appealing to fans of Macallan, Aberlour A’Bunadh, and Glenfarclas.
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Vintage single casks from the 1970s and 1990s are particularly collectible.
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Early BenRiach Co. era bottlings (2009–2015) are in high demand.
GlenDronach Today
Under Brown-Forman, GlenDronach has:
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Increased global distribution.
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Relaunched older expressions with slicker packaging.
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Faced some criticism for non-disclosure of chill-filtration or colouring, but quality remains high.
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