{"product_id":"glenronach-12-year-old-2013-amontillado-highland-single-malt-70cl-61-8","title":"Glenronach 12 Year Old 2013 Amontillado Highland Single Malt - 70cl 61.8%","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2013 Amontillado Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl 61.8%\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlenDronach 12 Year Old 2013 Amontillado\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e showcasing the distillery's celebrated relationship with sherry-cask maturation. Distilled in \u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for \u003cstrong\u003e12 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression combines the powerful character of GlenDronach spirit with the complex influence of an \u003cstrong\u003eAmontillado sherry cask\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBottled at an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e61.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a full-bodied \u003cstrong\u003ecask-strength GlenDronach\u003c\/strong\u003e offering considerably greater intensity than the distillery's standard-strength releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors and enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eGlenDronach single cask whisky, sherry cask Scotch and high-strength Highland single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e, the unusual Amontillado maturation makes this an especially interesting release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAmontillado Sherry Cask Maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe defining feature of this \u003cstrong\u003eGlenDronach 2013 12 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e is its use of an \u003cstrong\u003eAmontillado sherry cask\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGlenDronach has built much of its reputation around sherry-cask maturation, with \u003cstrong\u003ePedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly closely associated with the distillery's house style. Amontillado therefore offers enthusiasts an opportunity to experience a different side of GlenDronach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAmontillado is traditionally a drier and more oxidative style of sherry, renowned for its complexity and characteristic nutty qualities. 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It can be enjoyed neat or explored with a few drops of water according to preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e12 years of maturation, Amontillado sherry influence and 61.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a particularly distinctive proposition within the wider GlenDronach range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy Buy GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2013 Amontillado?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis release combines several characteristics particularly sought after by whisky enthusiasts: an age statement, \u003cstrong\u003e2013 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, unusual \u003cstrong\u003eAmontillado sherry maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e, high \u003cstrong\u003e61.8% cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e and the reputation of one of Scotland's best-known sherry-focused distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt should appeal particularly to drinkers and collectors searching for \u003cstrong\u003erare GlenDronach whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGlenDronach single cask releases\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAmontillado cask whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecask-strength Scotch\u003c\/strong\u003e and distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glendronach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55676164211064,"sku":"GLENDCH1213HSM","price":230.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7966\/8914\/files\/Glendronach12YearOld-Amontillado1.jpg?v=1790334599","url":"https:\/\/reallygoodwhisky.com\/en-us\/products\/glenronach-12-year-old-2013-amontillado-highland-single-malt-70cl-61-8","provider":"The Really Good Whisky Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}