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GlenDronach 1970 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glendronach 1970 SV

GlenDronach

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
22 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
GlenDronach
Distillation Year
18.02.1970
Bottling Year
06.1992
Cask Types
Sherry Hogsheads

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€1,290.00(2024-02-28)

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GlenDronach's sherried whiskies have always maintained a devoted following. But what happens when one of the brand's best-selling expressions suddenly disappears? In autumn 2015, GlenDronach announced the discontinuation of its iconic Revival 15 Year Old.\n\nConsumers were unaware of the underlying cause: the cessation was due to depleted stocks of the distillery's original spirit specifically earmarked for GlenDronach 15 Year Old production. The distillery's previous owner, Allied Domecq, had shuttered operations in 1996, with production only resuming in 2002. Consequently, when Revival launched in 2009, its stated age of 15 years was accurate. However, by its final discontinuation in 2015, the whisky was effectively 20-21 years old, yet still sold at 15-year-old pricing.\n\nRevival returned to the core range in October 2018 with a reformulated profile, now incorporating original spirits matured in both Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks.\n\nDistillery specifications include a 3.7-ton cast iron mash tun; nine larch wood washbacks with 60-90 hour fermentation periods; and two copper pot stills. The 2019 production target was 1.2 million liters of new make spirit.\n\nWhile GlenDronach is gradually expanding its peated whisky output (38ppm phenol content), no peated spirit was produced during 2018-2019.\n\nCore expressions comprise Hielan 8 Year Old, Original 12 Year Old, Revival 15 Year Old, Allardice 18 Year Old, Parliament 21 Year Old, and the peated variant (first introduced in 2015). The peated whisky is crafted from a blend of Oloroso and PX sherry cask-matured spirits, both initially matured in bourbon casks prior to sherry cask finishing.\n\nRecent limited releases include Batch 7 Cask Strength, Grandeur 27 Year Old, Peated Port Cask, Master Vintage 1993 (a blend of Oloroso and PX sherry cask stocks), and GlenDronach Port Cask. The Port Cask expression, launched summer 2019, undergoes primary maturation in sherry casks followed by finishing in port pipes.\n\nThe 17th installment of the Cask Bottlings single cask series debuted in July 2019.\n\nGlenDronach's inaugural travel retail exclusives launched with Forgue 10 Year Old (autumn 2018), followed by Boynsmill 16 Year Old (May 2019). Boynsmill 16 Year Old receives a port pipe finish to complement its sherry character.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2216

Whiskyspace Notes 2216

Jul 2, 2026, 19:31:05

First sip: it’s like a deep amber splash, almost too rich to bite at. A bit of salt‑tainted treacle and a whisper of baked prune pop up, then a sharp, freshly brewed espresso cut through, giving it that stone‑cold bite as if a bone‑dry VORS overlayed it. It’s heavy enough to feel like a big, chunky beast, but every gulp pulls back just enough to linger on the edge of “just right”. ☕️🍫

Whiskyspace Notes 2068

Whiskyspace Notes 2068

Jun 26, 2026, 13:45:20

This one’s a proper mouthful – deep amber, just like the last light of dusk. It hits you first with this boozy tiramisu richness, sweet and boozy all at once, then that gamey kick sneaks in, reminds me of venison stew simmering on the hob. There’s something earthy in here, like an old sherry cellar or bone barrow left out too long – in a good way, mind. The chocolate’s there, proper dark and salty, with a whisper of chipotle heat that makes your lips tingle. Sweeter notes fight with a bone-dry sherry bite, and you get this long, earthy finish that lingers like a campfire smoke. Stewed prunes and dark fruit chutneys mingle with toasted walnuts and salted liquorice – odd combo, but it works. It’s powerful stuff, not for the faint-hearted. Expensive as it oughta be, with a camphor sharpness cutting through the treacle depth. Bitter, drier, more intense than I expected – but somehow balanced. Like eating pickled walnuts and drinking espresso at the same time. Beast of a dram, this. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1984

Whiskyspace Notes 1984

Jun 24, 2026, 19:52:05

哇,这酒劲儿真大!刚喝一口就有种被拽进去的感觉——像是盐渍甘草混着焦油,还有种很深的泥煤味,带点腌核桃的酸涩。 唔…中段突然冒出肉汤和骨髓的油润感,野味十足啊 🤔 但奇妙的是它居然能保持平衡,偶尔跳出些黑巧克力和烤核桃的香气。 余味太长了,最后停留在海盐颗粒感和一点干辣椒的刺痛上。虽然整体很重口,但那些藏在角落的果脯甜味又让它…很难说它不好 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1830

Whiskyspace Notes 1830

Jun 23, 2026, 17:52:14

This one hits you like a proper dark amber beast, bone dry but with a sherry kick that’s hard to argue with. The first sip’s all game and beef stocks, deep and earthy, then it pulls back to reveal these fantastic arrival notes of stewed prunes and dark fruit chutneys. There’s a salted liquorice edge and camphor tang that’s oddly brilliant, while the toasted walnuts and freshly brewed espresso grounds remind me of a proper old balsamic finish. Teeters on the brink of being too much with those tar extracts and very dark chocolate bits, but the balance is spot on. Flecked with sea salt and a hint of chipotle chilli – more powerful than expected, yet somehow it works. A proper dram for a chilly evening.

Whiskyspace Notes 1792

Whiskyspace Notes 1792

Jun 23, 2026, 13:36:27

昨天喝了一瓶真的超级强势的威士忌 😌。首先是入口时的巧克力味道真是太惊艳了,感觉像一记闷雷就一下子炸开了。随后是浓郁木质味,简直像刚刚开锣的古典小提琴。然后我还能闻到一点儿浓缩的肉骨头汤、咸果酱什么的,这让我想起我小时候妈妈做的那些家常菜 😋。 这种威士忌的浓度真的是够呛,难得喝完还不会感到有点儿干舌头 🤯。但好在它并没有完全失去甜美的一面,倒不说甜美了点儿,总的来说这个酒的味道是相当耐人寻味的,尤其是在我品尝到它的木质层次和咖啡时,简直像开了个小小的艺术展览 🎨。 而后续的余味则带来了一个深刻的回响,一种令我无法言语、让人心醉的深刻沉静感。简直太出色了!

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