GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask Scotch Whisky

GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask
Single Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 52.3% ABV (104.6 Proof) | 700 mL | Distilled 26 Nov 1993 | Bottled 2022 | Oloroso Puncheon
Process & Profile
GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 is a single cask, sherry-matured Highland single malt drawn from an Oloroso puncheon and bottled after 28 years of aging. This is the kind of bottle built for collectors and sherry-cask lovers—one cask, one snapshot in time, and a profile that leans deep, dark, and layered from long maturation in seasoned oak. Bottled at cask strength (52.3% ABV / 104.6 proof), it delivers concentrated flavor and a fuller mouthfeel, with the strength to keep its structure even as it opens in the glass.
Expect a rich sherry-driven style: dried fruits, dark sweetness, warming spice, and a firm oak backbone that comes from nearly three decades in cask. It’s a slow-sip whisky—best enjoyed neat first, then adjusted drop by drop until it hits your perfect balance.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark fruits (raisin, fig, sultana), cocoa, espresso, polished oak, warm spice
Palate: Dense sherry richness with stewed fruit, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, baking spice, and a firm oak grip
Finish: Long and evolving—dried fruit, spice, and lingering oak with a warming, cask-strength fade
What Makes It Special
Single cask release (Cask #4197): one-barrel character from start to finish
28 years old with deep Oloroso influence and mature oak structure
Oloroso puncheon maturation for rich dried-fruit depth and darker sweetness
Cask strength 52.3% ABV (104.6 proof) for intensity and a long finish
Presented as a limited, collectible-style bottling with batch-specific identity
How to Enjoy
Start neat in a tulip glass and give it a few minutes—this style tends to expand as oxygen pulls out more fruit, cocoa, and spice. Then add a few drops of water to lift sweetness and soften the oak edges while keeping the sherry core intact. If you prefer a slower evolution, use one large cube and let it gradually shift from deep sherry richness toward brighter fruit and softer spice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask?GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask is a single cask Highland single malt matured in an Oloroso puncheon and bottled after 28 years at cask strength.
What proof is GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask?GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask is bottled at 104.6 proof (52.3% ABV).
What year was GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask distilled and bottled?GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask was distilled on 26 Nov 1993 and bottled in 2022.
What does GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask taste like?GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask typically shows rich Oloroso-driven notes like dried fruits, dark chocolate, espresso, toasted nuts, and warming spice with a long, oak-structured finish.
Where can I buy GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask?You can purchase GlenDronach 1993 Cask #4197 28 Year Old Oloroso Puncheon Cask directly from Barrel Ora Liquors, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.