Lot #6 The Glendronach Arias in Time

Overview

Four unique whiskies from 1993, 1989, 1972, and 1968, drawn from sherry casks, presented upon a sculpture by Osanna Visconti.

Details

A one-of-a-kind collection from The Glendronach, drawn from four different and exceptional Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, chosen by esteemed Master Blender, Rachel Barrie.

Each unique whisky performs as a solo voice – an elaborate and striking performance, much like an aria, within an exceptional composition. Forming a journey through time at the distillery, increasing in age from the renowned 1990s to the distinguished crescendo of the 1960s.

Presented upon a bespoke bronze sculptural artwork by Osanna Visconti – a stage in organic form, modelled by hand using the lost-wax casting technique. A showcase of the remarkable and complex range of richly sherried character that defines The Glendronach.

Whisky Details:

1993: Aged 31 years, drawn from an Oloroso sherry cask.

ABV: 55.4% Vol.

1989: Aged 35 years, drawn from a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask.

ABV: 52.1% Vol.

1972: Aged 52 years, drawn from an Oloroso sherry cask.

ABV: 50.2% Vol.

1968: Aged 56 years, drawn from a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask.

ABV: 46.9% Vol.

Each whisky is of natural colour.

Featuring two of the oldest bottles to be released by the distillery.

Presentation:

Presented upon a bespoke bronze sculptural artwork, modelled by hand and signed by renowned Milan-based artist Osanna Visconti, using the lost-wax casting technique.

Bronze develops a natural patina over time, much like whisky within a cask

a living finish which changes and reacts to its environment.

Each whisky is held in a bespoke crystal decanter adorned with hand-cut detail and engraving by Glencairn in Scotland.

Decanters feature both transport and crystal stoppers, engraved with The Glendronach and adorned with guilloche detail.

An accompanying one-of-a-kind book details the narrative and tasting notes for each expression, hand-signed by Master Blender Rachel Barrie.

Transported within two bespoke lined wood crates, with care instructions.

Bottle engravings include the bottling year and ABV on the decanter side.

Clear back labels provide mandatory information for the UK market, including age, volume, ABV.

Tasting Notes

1993 : A 1993 vintage, aged 31 years old, drawn from an Oloroso sherry cask at 55.4%, introduces luscious sultanas and dark chocolate orange, moving into smooth maraschino cherry with cream. 1989 : A 1989 vintage, aged 35 years old, drawn from a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask at 52.1%, is an aromatic delight, with rich layers of walnut and winter truffle, and liquorice complexity building to forest fruit. 1972 : A 1972 vintage, aged 52 years old, drawn from an Oloroso sherry cask at 50.2%, is a gourmet baked autumn-fruit indulgence, elevating into a lingering finish of warming ginger and layered mulled apple. 1968 : A 1968 vintage, aged 56 years old, drawn from a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask at 46.9%, alludes to a decadent experience of velvet and satin. The pinnacle of the crescendo in the collection, leading to an exquisitely rich finale swathed in the finest chocolate and dark fruit.