The Glendronach is set to captivate a new generation of discerning whisky fans with the introduction of an innovative new bottle design and creative direction. Honouring almost 200 years of sherry cask matured whisky expertise.
The new design seamlessly blends tradition and modern luxury, bringing together The Glendronach’s unique single malt combination of robust Highland Spirit and Spanish flair – a nod to the rare Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks from Andalucia in which the whisky is matured – which merge together to create a sherry crescendo like no other. Importantly, there is no change to the award winning liquids of the 12yo, 15yo and 18yo expressions, with this trio all picking up Double Gold Medals at the latest San Francisco World Spirits Competition in early 2024.
The Glendronach Master Blender, Rachel Barrie said of the re-launch: “For me, The Glendronach is a surprise, a revelation and a flavour crescendo. At first taste, it has this amplification that’s so much richer than your expectations, and our philosophy is just that – to raise expectations in Single Malt by creating the most exceptional sherried whisky. And we are now setting a new standard to match the exquisite nature of the spirit with reimagined visuals.”
The new look packaging presents a clean and pared-back design, with an updated image of the bramble and rooks that surround and protect the distillery, acting as a contemporary homage to The Glendronach’s brand namesake, ‘Valley Of The Brambles’ in Scots Gaelic. The initial rollout includes the 12yo, 15yo and 18yo expressions only, and will start to see revamped designs continue over the next year. The Glendronach portfolio will also welcome a number of new releases including three Master’s Anthology expressions and ultra-premium 21yo, 30yo and 40yo single malts in 2025.
Tasting Notes
The Glendronach 12 Year Old
Colour: Rich amber-red gold
Nose: Sherried autumn fruits meld with smooth chocolate praline, gingerbread and sun-dried raisin
Taste: Caramelised bramble, silky orange and sultana envelope the palate with warming spice
This expression is bottled at 43% and with only natural cask-imparted colour.
The Glendronach 15 Year Old
Colour: Antique copper with a golden hue
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
This expression is bottled at 46% and with only natural cask-imparted colour.
The Glendronach 18 Year Old
Colour: Antique bronze with an amber hue
Nose: Deep aromatics of fudge and dark muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and morello cherries provide added layers of complexity
Taste: Rich, dark and seductive. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and allspice marry together with classical aged Oloroso and toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange
This expression is bottled at 46% with only natural cask-imparted colour.
The refreshed designs are available now and rolling out from this month nationally through leading wholesalers. Please reach out to your Brown-Forman Australia representative for further information or to stock The Glendronach in your venue.
