The Glen Dronach Cask Strength offers connoisseurs a deeper insight into the distillerys signature profile, by bottling the whisky at its natural cask strength of 61%. The 8th release of this expression has been matured for 10 years in both Pedro Ximnez & Oloroso sherry casks, resulting in an exquisitely rich & full-bodied Single Malt, with the full depth of the long maturation in Spanish oak. With each Cask Strength release, our Master Blender selects the perfect marriage of these two cask styles, before bottling without chill-filtration & at high strength, as was the custom before the turn of the 20th century. Add a drop or two of water to reveal a cornucopia of flavour; from mocha, dark chocolate & caramel macchiato to cherry cake layered with sultanas & plums. The depth of flavour continues into The Glen Dronachs signature long & lingering finish, which is particularly notable in this expression. As with all The Glen Dronach expressions, all of the natural colour is drawn from the slow maturation in Spanish oak casks. ...

Juicy & fresh. A blanket of creamed soda & wild strawberries backed up lush late harvest desert wine. Hints of sherbet & ripe cherries. Very fruity. Apples & rhubarb drenched in homemade custard. Sweet desert wine influences emerge with ripe sultanas & a lovely creamy heart. Sweet fresh & fragrant with balanced acidity. Lots of finesse & elegance, whilst still maintaining the lively youthful elements. ...

Fruit shortcake drenched in vanilla custard, with a scattering of dried figs, dates & wild strawberries. Smooth tannins & light acidity highlight a wonderfully long finish. Stewed damsons & plum conserve. Raisins, sultanas & fine grand cru chocolate provide lovely depth & structure. ...

The Estate Reserve Chardonnay is a wonderfully bright, crisp colour. The nose has tones of quince, citrus peel, lime & butterscotch with hints of pear drop. The palate is lush, with poise & balance; vibrant citrus & mineral flavours lead the way to a long, round, textured finish. ...

Rich powerful aromas of red fruits, plum & blackberries initially present themselves, followed by hints of savoury, spicy Syrah with touches of cedar & floral tones. The palate entry has a good richness of ripe, fresh fruit & pepper spice supported by firm, balanced tannins. Very good oak integration with a fresh, long finish. A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, 11% Petit Verdot & 6% Merlot. ...

The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon develops a very complex nose with flavours of Cassis, blackcurrant, cherry, a touch of spices & chocolate. The wine has a good tannin structure, perfect balance & length, with layers of flavours which have followed through from the nose to the palate. Post 2009 harvest temperature to January were higher. Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early. Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches. Berry size was smaller than other years. December was characterized by a warm & dry climate. Good analysis was achieved, especially PH. Good wine quality. ...

The Glass Collection Merlot is a deep rich coloured wine. It displays intense dark fruit aromas & spicy plums with touches of spearmint on the edge. This Merlot shows tremendous concentration, richness & generous fruit on the palate with fine but well structured & balanced tannins to embrace it all. The grapes were hand sorted & lightly crushed into stainless steel fermentation tanks. They were given a cold soak for three days before allowing the natural fermentation to start. Three pump overs a day were done on the tanks during fermentation, after which they underwent extended skin contact for 2-3 weeks. The wine was placed in French oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. Matured for 12 months in French oak & rack on average every four months. Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early. Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches. Berry size was smaller than other years. December was characterized by warm & dry climate Good analysis was achieved especially PH. Good wine quality. IWSC
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The Glass Collection Syrah has a wonderful dark & rich colour with a slight violet hue to the edge. The aromatics of the wine are intense with floral tones such as Yasmin & violet coming through with white pepper spice & dark berry core. The palate is well balanced & textured with soft round tannins & a pure fruit core shining through. Post 2009 harvest temperature to January were higher. Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early. Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches. Berry size was smaller than other years. December was characterized by a warm & dry climate. Good analysis was achieved, especially PH. Good wine quality. ...

The Glass Collection Chardonnay has a bright & brilliant colour with a slight green hue. The wine has complex aromas of citrus, lime zest & melon. On the palate there is a beautiful round comforting texture with wonderful length & intense fruit complexity. ...

The Grand Vin Chardonnay displays a wonderful bright crisp colour. The nose displays vibrant citrus, lime zest & flint with hints of apple with underlying minerality & vanilla butterscotch. The palate is lush, the creamy texture is underpinned with beautiful mineral notes & hints of toasted almond & vanilla. The finish is fresh with great mineralaty. ...