The GlenDronach Boynsmill Aged 16 Years (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, which has been matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, and port casks from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
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This latest GlenDronach release, pays homage to the distillery’s heritage and founder. The Boynsmill Estate, nestled in the Valley of Forgue, was established by James Allardice as the home for his GlenDronach distillery in 1826. It was here that Allardice discovered the rich depths of sherry cask maturation; marrying robust Highland spirit to Spanish cask, a tradition carried forward by The GlenDronach to this day.
Commenting on the launch, Dr Rachel Barrie, GlenDronach’s Master Blender, said: “The GlenDronach Boynsmill Aged 16 Years celebrates the rich heritage of The GlenDronach, with a small number of casks hand-selected to showcase its robust and complex Highland character. I hope whisky travellers will enjoy this rare opportunity to savour the depth of a truly old-style Highland single malt.”
She went onto say: “Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks express the rich and full-bodied signature style of The GlenDronach, while port casks from the Douro Valley subtly influence the balance of fruit, recognisable in the ‘Valley of the Brambles’. As a complex and supremely balanced Single Malt, The Glendronach Boynsmill Aged 16 Years has notes of plum pudding and apricot brandy on the nose, layered with the warmth of nutmeg and quince. Exceedingly rich fruitcake builds on the palate as dates, dried apricots and walnuts are savoured into the long and richly satisfying velvet finish.”
The GlenDronach Boynsmill Aged 16 Years, will now join the brands Forgue Aged 10 Years expression as a Global Travel Retail exclusive, and will be available later this month for a RRP of $115.00.
Posted by Steve Rush