Glendronach Revival 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The legendary Glendronach Revival 15 Year Old makes its triumphant return to the core range, resurrecting a sherry-cask masterpiece once lost to history. Discontinued in 2015 due to dwindling stocks of aged whisky, this Highland single malt has been passionately awaited by collectors and sherry-bomb enthusiasts alike. Matured exclusively in hand-selected Pedro Ximénez (PX) and Oloroso sherry casks from Spain’s Andalucía region, it spends 15 transformative years in GlenDronach’s traditional dunnage warehouses—where constant cool temperatures and earthen floors perfect its deep, nuanced character.
A Sherry Cask Spectacle
This non-chill-filtered expression at 46% ABV delivers an opulent sipping experience, with natural color drawn entirely from its extended sherry cask embrace. The higher bottling strength amplifies layers of dried fruit, spiced honey, and antique oak, while avoiding the harshness of younger spirits. Each bottle captures the distillery’s uncompromising philosophy: time-honored methods, exceptional wood management, and patience as an ingredient.
Tasting Journey
- Appearance: Deep mahogany with glints of burnished copper—visibly viscous with slow-forming tears.
- Nose: A Christmas pudding explosion of maraschino cherry, stewed plums, and dark chocolate ganache. Hints of walnut liqueur, candied orange peel, and aged balsamic emerge with aeration.
- Palate: Luxurious weight coats the tongue with fig jam, blackberry compote, and molasses-drizzled apricots. Mid-palate introduces cinnamon stick, angelica root, and a whisper of cigar box.
- Finish: Exceptionally long—dark Manuka honey and espresso riffs fade into lingering notes of toasted almond and antique leather.
Why Whisky Lovers Revere This Bottle
Beyond its liquid artistry, the Revival 15-Year-Old represents a bridge between GlenDronach’s past and present. Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie personally oversees its revival, ensuring consistency with the original’s celebrated profile. The PX sherry casks impart unctuous sweetness, while the Oloroso contributes dry, nutty complexity—a tandem maturation few distilleries execute at this level.
Ideal for special occasions or as a cornerstone of any serious whisky cabinet, it outperforms comparably aged competitors. When paired with dark chocolate or a fine cigar, the flavor evolution becomes theatrical. Connoisseurs will appreciate its ability to improve over weeks once opened, as oxygen coaxes out hidden depths.
Technical Excellence
Volume: 700ml | ABV: 46% | Region: Highlands | Cask Type: PX & Oloroso Sherry | Filtration: Non Chill-Filtered | Color: Natural