glendronach cask strength batch 10

GlenDronach Unveils Cask Strength Batch 10 & Single Cask Series Batch 19

GlenDronach has announced the upcoming release of their two most recognisable series, the new Cask Strength Batch 10 as well as the 19th Batch of its Single Cask bottlings. Both were selected bij master blender Rachel Barrie.

GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 10

The new GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 10 is bottled 58.6% and has matured in Pedro Xim´enez and Oloroso sherry casks. While earlier editions of this series have received much acclaim (including by yours truly), the GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 9 wasn’t very convincing. Hopefully the new Batch 10 will mean a return to form, but I have some trepidation about that.

“The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 10 is incredibly rich and full-bodied, with the full depth of sherry cask maturation at its heart,” says master blender Rachel Barrie, who naturally is convinced of her latest creation. “Presented at natural cask strength, it offers a cornucopia of flavour, from richly spiced fruitcake to dark cherry and ginger jam.”

The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 10 will be sold at £77 (or the local equivalent).

glendronach single cask bottling batch 19

GlenDronach Single Cask Bottling Batch 19

The new Batch 19 of the GlenDronach Single Cask bottlings is made up of 12 different casks. Three will be allocated to the US, four will be sold exclusively in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Canada, while the other five are destined for the UK and European market.

“I have personally chosen these 12 casks to celebrate and share the very best of the distillery’s character,” says Rachel Barrie. “Each represents the rich selection of barrels, hogsheads, puncheons and butts that have been used throughout The GlenDronach’s history.”

Contrary to other recent Single Cask batches, none of the casks from Batch 19 are from the 2000s. Instead, all were distilled from 1990 through to 1994. That is reflected in the price also, as the recommended retail price ranges from £545 to £1,037. Serious money and probably way out of reach for most whisky fans.

US allocated casks:

1992 C# 217
Aged 29 Years in an Oloroso Sherry Butt
ABV: 55.4%
Bottles: 383

1992 C#6052
Aged 28 Years in a Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
ABV: 50.8%
Bottles: 658

1994 C#5080
Aged 27 Years in an Oloroso Puncheon
ABV: 54.3%
Bottles: 667

Asia Pacific/Middle East/Canada allocated casks:

1990 C#7423
Aged 31 Years in a Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
ABV: 56.9%
Bottles: 616

1991 C#7708
Aged 29 Years in an Oloroso Puncheon
ABV: 52.0%
Bottles: 644

1992 C#2145
Aged 28 Years in an Oloroso Puncheon
ABV: 57.8%
Bottles: 657

1993 C#6871
Aged 28 Years in a Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
ABV: 53.0%
Bottles: 643

UK/Europe allocated casks:

1992 C#71
Aged 29 Years in an Oloroso Butt
ABV: 50.7%
Bottles: 504

1992 C#7418
Aged 28 Years in an Oloroso Puncheon
ABV: 54.8%
Bottles: 654

1993 C#6865
Aged 28 Years in a Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
ABV: 52.8%
Bottles: 672

1993 C#2458
Aged 28 Years in an Oloroso Puncheon
ABV: 55.2%
Bottles: 688

1991 C#7469
Aged 27 Years in an Oloroso Puncheon
ABV: 53.0%
Bottles: 678


GlenDronach recently also announced a new 50-year-old release, the oldest single malt from the distillery to date. Expect a review of the GlenDronach 50 Years later this week.

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