GlenDronach 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

GlenDronach 15 Year Old “Revival” is a richly sherried Highland single malt from Aberdeenshire, matured in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks and bottled at 46%. Sumptuous, dark-fruited and indulgently chocolatey, it showcases the distillery’s famed dunnage maturation and opulent house style—an impressive centrepiece for collectors and a luxurious gift for lovers of full-bodied Scotch.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Plush aromas of maraschino cherry, bramble and cocoa draw you in before orange bitters and walnut lift the bouquet. The palate swells with honey-glazed apricot, ripe fig and black cherry, deepening into muscovado and dark mint chocolate. A long, enveloping finale lingers on manuka honey, herbal bitters and a dusting of cacao, warm oak glow ebbing gracefully.

Key Details

• Producer: GlenDronach Distillery
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Highland, Scotland (Aberdeenshire)
• ABV: 46%
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Full-term maturation in Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso sherry casks
• Serve: Neat or with a splash of water; superb over a large ice cube

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1826 on the Dronach Burn, GlenDronach is revered for traditional, slow maturation in Spanish oak within earth-floored dunnage warehouses. The 15 Year Old draws exclusively from PX and Oloroso casks sourced in Andalucía, marrying cask-rich dried fruit, treacle and nut tones with a dense, old-world texture—quintessential sherry cask craft refined over generations.

Special Features

This expression is a masterclass in sherry seasoning: Oloroso brings walnut, leather and spice, while PX layers date, fig and dark chocolate. Bottled at 46% and non-chill filtered, it preserves natural oils for a velvet mouthfeel and a lingering, honey-cocoa resonance. A modern revival of a beloved style, it balances decadence with poise and impeccable drinkability.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated for benchmark sherry-cask richness and depth:

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2024
• Grand Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2023
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2018
• Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023
• Gold – World Whiskies Awards, 2019
• Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2019
• Silver – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2022
• Silver – NZ Spirits Awards, 2019

These honours affirm Revival’s status as a go-to sherried Highland malt for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Food Pairing

Dial up the decadence with 70–85% dark chocolate, flourless chocolate torte or fig cake; savoury pairings shine with roast lamb or venison, charred rosemary and pan jus. Hard cheeses such as 24-month Gouda or aged Manchego echo the nutty sherry tones, while blue cheese with honey and walnut underscores manuka sweetness and cocoa-spice depth.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A sumptuous, fireside Highland classic—ideal for milestone celebrations, client appreciation and curated tastings, or as a luxurious house dram when only deep sherry richness will do.

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