The Glendronach Ode To The Valley, Embers & Dark Scotch Bundle

The GlenDronach Ode To The Valley Appearance: Golden amber with honeyed highlights. Nose: Fresh and inviting with orchard fruits, heather honey, and wildflowers, layered with vanilla, light oak, and soft malt sweetness. Palate: Smooth and balanced with caramelized pears, apricots, and sultanas, enriched by butterscotch, almonds, and baking spices. Finish: Long and graceful with lingering notes of honeyed fruit, soft spice, and mellow oak—a true reflection of the distillery’s valley home. The GlenDronach Ode To The Embers Appearance: Deep ruby amber with glowing ember-like highlights. Nose: Bold aromas of burnt caramel, roasted chestnuts, and charred oak, supported by molasses, dried fruits, and warm spice. Palate: Full-bodied with dark treacle, cacao nibs, and black cherries, layered with clove, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. A faint smokiness lingers throughout. Finish: Long, warming, and fiery with echoes of spiced oak, cocoa, and ember-like sweetness. The GlenDronach Ode To The Dark Appearance: Deep mahogany with rich amber glints. Nose: Intense and brooding with dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and treacle toffee, complemented by black cherries, dried fruits, leather, and tobacco leaf. Palate: Powerful and layered with molasses, espresso, and plum compote, balanced by cinnamon, nutmeg, and seasoned oak. Finish: Long, velvety, and complex, leaving lingering notes of dark fruit, bitter cocoa, and rich oak spice.

Founded in 1826 by James Allardice, The GlenDronach Distillery is one of Scotland’s most historic Highland distilleries, located in the quiet valley of Forgue, Aberdeenshire. Revered worldwide for its rich, sherried single malts, GlenDronach has remained true to traditional methods for nearly two centuries, preserving the heritage of Highland whisky-making.

The distillery is celebrated for its dedication to maturation in Spanish sherry casks, particularly Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks from Jerez, Spain. This cask influence gives GlenDronach whiskies their signature deep color, luxurious mouthfeel, and bold flavor profile.

Key Highlights of The GlenDronach Distillery:

Founded: 1826 by James Allardice

Location: Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scottish Highlands

Specialty: Rich, sherried single malts matured in PX & Oloroso casks

Style: Known for deep fruit, chocolate, spice, and oak-driven complexity

Ownership: Part of the Brown-Forman portfolio, maintaining its heritage and traditional craftsmanship

Traditional Methods Still Honored:

Copper Pot Stills: Slow distillation creates a bold, full-bodied spirit.

Direct Sherry Cask Maturation: Every whisky rests in casks sourced directly from Spain, ensuring authenticity.

Craftsmanship: Nearly 200 years of expertise, carried forward by master distillers committed to GlenDronach’s legacy.

The Ode To The Valley, Embers & Dark Bundle embodies the full spectrum of GlenDronach’s artistry—honoring its roots, celebrating its fiery heart, and exploring its deepest, most complex expressions.

Size: 700 mL

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*Please note that the ABV may vary