GlenDronach Revival 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky
The GlenDronach Revival Aged 15 Years is a 700mL Highland single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) — the legendary sherried malt that disappeared in 2015 and triumphantly returned to the core range.
Matured for a full 15 years in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, the Revival is GlenDronach's signature style at its most expressive: dark, rich and unapologetically sherried. Bottled non-chill filtered at natural color, it carries the official tasting character the distillery is famous for — an intensely fruity, chocolate-laden dram from the distillery founded by James Allardice in 1826. Discover more sherried whisky: https://www.delmesaliquor.com/collections/whiskey
Tasting notes (official): Nose: Maraschino cherry, ripe bramble and dark chocolate mint, with hints of orange bitters and walnut liqueur. Palate: Honey-glazed apricot and ripe fig with a crescendo of black cherry, angelica and muscovado. Finish: Long and enveloping — dark manuka honey, herbal bitters and dark chocolate.
Why buy it here: Sherry-cask whisky this well-aged and this decorated rarely stays on shelves; the Revival's disappearance and return only added to its cult status. Del Mesa Liquor ships it fast and packed to protect the bottle.
How to enjoy: Neat in a Glencairn, or with a teaspoon of water to open the fruit. Pair with dark chocolate for a classic match.
FAQ — Why was it called "Revival"?
The 15 Year Old was discontinued in 2015 due to stock constraints and revived in 2018 once maturing stocks recovered — the name marks its return.
FAQ — What casks is it matured in?
A combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain — the source of its deep color and rich dried-fruit character.
FAQ — Is it chill filtered or colored?
Neither — it is bottled non-chill filtered at natural color, preserving the whisky's full texture.
