Glendronach 1990 Cask 7006 Aged 30 Years 51.4% (2020)
Glendronach 1990 – 30 Year Old (Batch 18)
Barrel Access: Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Alcohol: 51.4%
Number of bottles: 402
Bottled: 2020
An exceptional sherry single malt, no less than 30 years old , fully matured in a powerful PX puncheon. This is Glendronach at its most intense: deep, dark, rich, and complex.
Flavor profile
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Nose: dark raisins, dried dates, syrup, mahogany, old leather notes.
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Palate: Very full – thick PX sweetness, dark chocolate, plum compote, espresso and spices that slowly open up.
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Finish: long, warm, syrupy with notes of raisins, dark cocoa and soft oak.
For whom?
This bottling is ideal for lovers of heavy, rich sherry bomb whiskies , especially those who enjoy:
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Glendronach 1993 Oloroso
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Glenallachie 1989/1990 PX casks
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Tamdhu Batch Strength (for the sherry impact, but this is much older and more complex)
Investment potential
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Only 402 bottles worldwide
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Pre-1996 Glendronach bottlings remain in strong demand
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30 years old + PX puncheon = beloved by collectors
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Batch 18 bottlings have historically steadily increased in value
Conclusion: Excellent for both drinkers and investors. This is a bottle you won't be able to repurchase once it's gone.