Glendronach Scotch 29yr #2153 6B 700ml

GlenDronach 29-Year-Old Single Cask (#2153 6B)

Age

Carefully matured for 29 years in a single, hand-selected cask, delivering exceptional concentration and singular character.

Distillery

Distilled and bottled by GlenDronach Distillery, located in the Scottish Highlands and celebrated for its expertise in sherry cask maturation.

Region

Highland region with cool, stable warehouse conditions—where oak and spirit integration develop slowly to enhance depth and complexity over decades.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at cask strength, typically between 50–55% ABV, preserving the full expression of the aged spirit without dilution.

Cask Details

Released from Cask #2153 6B, aged in sherry-seasoned European oak to impart rich dried fruit and spice notes—capturing the distinct wood influence of this unique barrel.

Description

GlenDronach 29-Year-Old Single Cask is a masterful expression of extended maturation and sherry cask artistry. Over nearly three decades of evolution, this whisky layers deep fruit, oak spice, and refined sweetness into a singular, expressive dram. It’s a collector-quality whisky, showcasing the signature sherried elegance GlenDronach is revered for.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep mahogany with garnet shadows and thick, slow-moving legs.

Aroma

Rich sherry orchard: dried fig, raisin, date, and toffee, woven with leather, marzipan, tobacco leaf, and subtle old oak spice.

Palate

Luxurious texture with waves of dark fruitcake, baked plum, butterscotch, walnut brittle, spiced oak, cherry cordial, and gentle roasted coffee.

Finish

Long, warm, and satisfying: lingering dried fruit, toasted oak, oak tannin sweetness, and a touch of savory dried herb.

Accolades

• Celebrated as a benchmark in long-aged sherry-cask Highland single malts

• Revered by collectors and critics for its rarity, age, and singular cask character

• Frequently highlighted as an outstanding "cask strength sherry dram"

Summary

GlenDronach 29-Year-Old (Cask #2153 6B) is a luxurious testament to time and wood. Aged nearly three decades in a single sherry butt, it presents intense fruit, layered spice, and oak richness at cask strength. This is a whisky for connoisseurs—best enjoyed slowly to savor its full depth and heritage.