GlenDronach drops age of 14yo Sauternes whisky

Aberdeenshire-based distillery GlenDronach has replaced its 14-year-old Sauternes finished Scotch whisky with a younger 12-year-old expression.

Glendronach has replaced its 14-year-old Sauternes cask finished whisky with a 12-year-old bottling

The distillery, owned by The BenRiach Distillery Company, has discontinued the older whisky, launching GlenDronach 12 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish in its place.

Initially matured in European oak, the whisky has then been finished in small batches of Sauternes wine casks – first used for create sweet Bordeaux wine.

“The aim of finishing the GlenDronach single malt in the wine casks is to create an extraordinarily refreshing single malt – delicate and sweet with a balanced acidity and fruity complexity,” the distillery said.

The expression is described as having notes of apricot, melon, flowers and vanilla on the nose, and honey, sultanas, almonds and toasted oak on the palate.

The GlenDronach 12 Year Old Sauternes Wood Finish is now available across global markets at an RRP of £41.99, and may become a permanent expression in the brand’s wood finish range.

In August this year, GlenDronach replaced its 15-year-old Tawny port finish single malt with an older 18-year-old whisky.