Glendronach Reserve 12 Years (Speyside) Whisky

The Glendronach distillery in the Deveron area of Speyside was founded in 1826 by a partnership headed by one James Allardes (Allardyce), named the Glendronach Distillery Co. Just one decade later, Glendronach was destroyed by a fire; a fate that was not that unusual for distilleries at the time.

After the disaster several people from the whisky industry became involved, including Walter Scott (from Teaninich), Alexander Ross and Captain Charles Grant (younger son of William Grant of Glenfiddich). Glendronach distillery remained under control of that branch of the Grant family until 1960.

In 1960 George Grey Grant sold the Glendronach distillery to William Teacher & Sons Ltd. (Teachers became part of Allied in 1976 - in 2005 Pernod Ricard acquired Allied Domecq.)

In 1966 and '67 the number of stills was extended from two to four, all coal-fired until the moment I write this. In fact, together with Glenfarclas and Springbank it was one of the last coal-fired distilleries that were still running in 2005. Quite amazing, if you think about it.

Glendronach Reserve 12 Years

Glendronach 12yo 'Traditional'. This version is matured in both Sherry and Pedro ximenez casks.