The GlenDronach distillery has announced the eighth release in its Cask Strength series, GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8.
Master Blender, Dr. Rachel Barrie said: “The Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 8 is incredibly rich and full-bodied, the result of years of slow maturation in Pedro Ximénez puncheons, quarter casks and Oloroso sherry butts. Casks were individually selected, combined and bottled at natural cask strength to deliver maximum character and depth. I hope the most discerning palates will sip, savour and appreciate the full-bodied character of Cask Strength Batch 8.”
Matured for 10 years in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8 is bottled non-chill filtered and of natural colour at 61% ABV.
Nose: Very dark chocolate, crushed black peppercorn, dark treacle, blackcurrant cordial, buttered sultana cake, charred twigs and cinnamon stick.
Palate: Holy smokes, the spice is immediate, and it’s almost overwhelming – chili heat, pepper, cinnamon, clove and lots of drying tannins.
Finish: Very drying, with thick oak, black tea, leather and unlit cigar.