GlenDronach "Ode To The Embers" Single Malt Scotch Whisky

GlenDronach Ode to the Embers is a distinctive Sherry‑and‑peat release: a Highland whisky that bridges deep sherried richness and gentle smoke. At 48.4% ABV, it offers rich interplay of spice, toasted nuts, dark fruit, and earthy smoke—striking a solid balance between Glendronach’s classic sweetness and its peat‑influenced personality.

🧪 Origin & Cask Maturation

• Released in 2024 as part of GlenDronach’s Master’s Anthology—not an aged-statement—but crafted to explore less‑typical expressions.

• This is the first peated Glendronach expression, matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. It showcases Glendronach’s signature sherry style married with Highland peat influence.

• Bottled at 48.4% ABV, unchill‑filtered and with natural color.
  

👃 Nose (Aroma)

• The bouquet opens with smoky warmth—heather and charcoal notes—blended with cinnamon-spiced toffee, flamed orange, and caramelized walnut brittle.

• Additional aromas include red apple, star anise, and smoked meat, layered over stewed fruit and dried goji berries.
  

👅 Palate & Texture

• Medium-bodied but richly textured and slightly syrupy. The palate delivers raisin, honeyed walnut, blackberry ganache, and smoked chocolate fudge.

• Earthy peat smoke is present but restrained—complementing rather than overwhelming the sherry-sweet core. Flavors of candied ginger, dates, and charcuterie oils emerge over time.
  

🔁 Finish

• The finish is medium‑long: a blend of smoke-tinged bitterness, cocoa, salted nuts, and lingering sherried fruit. Hints of liquorice, black pepper, and herbal ash round it out.
  

🌟 Highlights at a Glance