TheGlenDronachPortWood(700mL)

<p>GlenDronach’s signature Single Malt masterfully finished in Douro Port pipes and perfectly balanced by Rachel Barrie.</p><p><em>GlenDronach Distillery </em>was founded in 1826 by<em> James Allardice</em> whose name is still proudly displayed on the bottle. They are smack dab in the middle of the Highland action about a mile south of the River Deveron. Over their 200-year history, this traditional distillery has been bought, sold, and traded more times than a Chicago politician. But in 2008 they were acquired from<em> Pernod Ricard</em> by the BenRiach Distillery Company.</p><p>GlenDronach has won a lot of awards across their wide range of superlative releases. But the best award — and the only one you probably care about — is that they have a <em>devoted cadre of followers </em>who make GlenDronach their personal, daily dram.</p><p>At GlenDronach, they age their Single Malt in a combination of<em> Pedro Ximenez </em>and <em>Oloroso Sherry casks</em> — it is a vital part of their signature flavor profile.<em> The Glendronach Port Wood Finish</em> starts just that same way, so the Spirit has a lovely and strong Sherry influence. But this dram is then finished in <em>Douro Valley Port Wine pipes.</em> The combination is a bit of a gamble. Sherry and Port finishing are rarely combined in Whiskies because it takes a<em> confident, experienced hand </em>and <em>superlative taste buds</em> to strike the right balance.</p><p>But GlenDronach’s master Blender Rachel Barrie scores a win. This dram is really <em>well-balanced </em>and <em>exciting in the mouth</em> at a perfect 46% ABV with no chill-filtration or other funny stuff.</p><p>*This bottle is a collector’s item; we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.</p><p>**Individual orders are limited to one item per person, as we wish to give everyone the opportunity to participate.</p><p>***Any kind of transit damage is insured and will be reimbursed. </p>