The Glendronach Unveils Uncommon 30- and 40-Yr-Outdated Whiskies

With a historical past courting again to 1826, The Glendronach is famend for its Highland single malt Scotch, which is nearly completely aged in sherry casks. The distillery’s new 30- and 40-year-old single malt Scotch whiskies proceed that custom — although one provides a spin that’s more likely to shock longtime followers of the model.

The 2025 editions of The Glendronach 30-Yr-Outdated and 40-Yr-Outdated whiskies every characteristic single malt aged in each Spanish Oak Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, a typical mix for the distillery. Unsurprisingly, each are extremely restricted releases with premium value tags to match. However this 12 months, the 30-year model incorporates whisky aged in Amontillado sherry casks, a primary for single malts underneath The Glendronach banner.

“With the 30-Yr-Outdated, we now have composed a symphony from our most historic sherry cask types,” says The Glendronach grasp blender Rachel Barrie, in a press assertion. “Three many years of maturation have resulted in a elegant and charming Single Malt, with beneficiant layers of wealthy and sophisticated character. It’s the final expression of our dedication to the artwork of sherry cask maturation.”

In response to the model, the addition of Amontillado sherry provides components of “toasted hazelnut and mellow creamy oak” to a profile already wealthy in glazed cherry and sultana cake, together with cinnamon raisin-nut toffee. Bottled at 46.8% ABV (93.6 proof), The Glendronach 30-Yr-Outdated has a urged retail value of $1,300 and is restricted to five,000 bottles worldwide — with 1,300 bottles earmarked for U.S. distribution. 

In distinction, The Glendronach 40-Yr-Outdated upholds the model’s conventional growing older profile, with the whisky spending greater than 4 many years maturing in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Barrie describes it as “the last word expression of The Glendronach.” 

Model notes spotlight a nostril large on black cherry, stewed plum, and blackberry, together with chocolate cake. The palate leans towards blackcurrant and prune — hallmark notes for his or her well-aged expressions — earlier than revealing cinnamon and chocolate espresso. 

The Glendronach 40-Yr-Outdated is bottled at a pure cask power of 43.9% ABV (87.8 proof) and has a urged retail value of $6,700. Solely 300 bottles shall be launched, with 70 coming to the U.S. market, making it one of many distillery’s rarest and most allotted present expressions.