GlenDronach Distillery

GlenDronach is regarded as one of Scotland's great sherry-cask distilleries, producing intensely rich, deeply sherried single malts that rival anything from Speyside. The distillery sits in a quiet valley near Huntly in Aberdeenshire, and its traditional approach – including the use of floor maltings until recently and the continued use of sherry casks from Jerez – gives the whisky a character that sherry-bomb enthusiasts seek out.

History

James Allardice founded GlenDronach in 1826 and was known for charming Edinburgh society with his single malt. The distillery was one of the first to be licensed in the north-east. After years under various owners, GlenDronach was purchased by the BenRiach Distillery Company in 2008 and revitalised with a focus on sherry-cask maturation. It is now owned by Brown-Forman.

The whisky

Rich and sherried with dark chocolate, dried fruit, marmalade and oak spice.

Signature expressions

• 12 Year Old Original
• 15 Year Old Revival
• 18 Year Old Allardice
• 21 Year Old Parliament
• Single Cask bottlings

Visiting GlenDronach

Open year-round by appointment. Tours include access to the warehouses and a tasting of several age-statement expressions. The distillery sometimes releases single-cask bottlings exclusively from the visitor centre. Huntly is about 40 miles north-west of Aberdeen.

Highlights

• Scotland's premier sherry-cask specialist
• Single-cask bottlings – often visitor-centre exclusives
• Intensely rich and sherried – a connoisseur favourite
• Quiet Aberdeenshire setting near Huntly

Private whisky tours including GlenDronach

We can include GlenDronach in a private whisky tour with a dedicated driver-guide and luxury Mercedes vehicle. Pick-up from your hotel, airport or cruise port.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit GlenDronach Distillery?

Open year-round by appointment. Tours include access to the warehouses and a tasting of several age-statement expressions. The distillery sometimes releases single-cask bottlings exclusively from the visitor centre. Huntly is about 40 miles north-west of Aberdeen.

What whisky does GlenDronach make?

GlenDronach is a Highland single malt known for: 12 Year Old Original, 15 Year Old Revival, 18 Year Old Allardice, 21 Year Old Parliament, Single Cask bottlings. Rich and sherried with dark chocolate, dried fruit, marmalade and oak spice.

How do I get to GlenDronach Distillery?

GlenDronach Distillery is in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Highland. We offer private whisky tours that include GlenDronach with door-to-door transport from Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide.