The GlenDronach 2004 11 Year Old

The GlenDronach 2004 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Cask is a coveted, limited-edition expression distilled at The GlenDronach Distillery in Forgue, Aberdeenshire. Released as part of the distillery’s renowned Single Cask Batch releases (such as Batch 12 or Batch 13), this single malt was distilled in 2004 and matured for 11 full years in a single premium sherry cask (typically a Pedro Ximénez or Oloroso sherry puncheon/butt). Bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.8% ABV without chill filtration or artificial coloring, it offers a concentrated, unadulterated taste of GlenDronach's classic heavy sherry style—boasting dense layers of dark dried fruits, rich chocolate, espresso, and warming wood spice.

Food Pairing: Pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding, roasted game with berry glaze, blue cheese, or fruitcake.

Tasting Notes: An intense, full-bodied Highland single malt featuring bold notes of dark raisins, espresso bean, dark chocolate, cherry compote, molasses, and rich baking spices.

Nose: Fragrant and concentrated with aromas of Oloroso sherry, dried figs, dark chocolate, treacle, orange marmalade, and toasted oak.

Palate: Viscous, rich, and mouth-coating at cask strength, revealing flavours of cocoa powder, stewed plums, black cherries, candied peel, and warming cinnamon-clove spice.

Finish: Long, warm, and lingering with persistent dark fruit syrup, dark cocoa nibs, soft citrus oil, and dry wood tannins.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass or with a few drops of spring water to tame the high proof and release its complex sherry, fruit, and spice layers.