Der Glendronach 15yo war ja einige Zeit nicht in Produktion (genauer gesagt seit 2015). Die Produktionspause bei Glendronach hat die Destillerie in den letzten Jahren davor dazu gezwungen, den 15jährigen mit weitaus älteren Malts zu produzieren.
Heute jedoch ist es wieder soweit: Der Glendronach 15yo kehrt zurück. Er reifte in Pedro Ximénez und Oloroso sherry casks – und zwar jetzt wieder mindestens 15 Jahre lang. Abgefüllt wird der Glendronach 15yom wie zuvor mit 46%.
Die nächsten vier Wochen lang wird er nur im Destillerieshop zu haben sein, dann wird er wieder zu den Händlern kommen. Er kostet nun im Großbritannien 62 Britische Pfund, das sind momentan etwa 68 Euro.
Nachstehend die englischsprachige Pressemitteilung, die wir von der Destillerie erhalten haben. In ihr finden sich auch die Tasting Notes und ein Statement von Master Blender Rachel Barrie:
THE GLENDRONACH MARKS RETURN OF ICONIC MALT
The GlenDronach Distillery, hidden in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley, deep in the east Highland hills, is celebrating the much anticipated return of its 15 year old expression, The GlenDronach Revival. Revered by single malt connoisseurs around the world, this iconic expression exemplifies The GlenDronach’s rich depths of sherry wood maturation, continuing the legacy set out by distillery founder James Allardice in 1826, marrying Highland spirit to Spanish oak.
The original 15 year old sherry cask matured expression was introduced by The GlenDronach in the 1990s, bottled at 40% ABV. It ceased to be bottled until 2009, when The GlenDronach Revival Aged 15 Years was released at 46% ABV. Having built up a strong reputation as one of the very finest sherry cask matured malts, it was discontinued in 2015 due to supply constraints. Following a three year wait, The GlenDronach Revival Aged 15 Years now returns, at 46% ABV, non chill filtered and of natural cask colour. The 2018 release has been awarded the highest possible accolade of Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Exclusively available at The GlenDronach Distillery for four weeks, it will be released globally thereafter.
The GlenDronach Master Blender Rachel Barrie said:
“Today marks the return of The GlenDronach Revival Aged 15 years, an iconic aged expression of critical acclaim, revered by connoisseurs around the globe.
After years of slumber, this relaunched expression embodies The GlenDronach signature style of Spanish Oak maturation in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía. Over 15 years in the darkness of our dunnage warehouses, the spirit has grown in stature, refinement and intensity.
The Glendronach 15 year old Revival has an exquisite balance of intensity and finesse. In flavour, intense notes of ripe dark fruits and manuka honey envelope into an elegant silk-velvet chocolate finish, reflecting the richly layered complexity of this iconic single malt.”
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Antique Bronze.
Nose: An intoxicating burst of maraschino cherry, ripe bramble and dark chocolate mint with hints of orange bitters and walnut liqueur.
Taste: Honey-glazed apricot and ripe fig with a crescendo of black cherry, angelica and muscovado.
Finish: Long and enveloping with dark manuka honey, herbal bitters and dark chocolate.
ABV: 46% ABV, non chill filtered and natural in colour.
RRP: From £62 global markets may vary.
Awards: The highest possible accolade of Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018.
