Introducing Gleneagles x Glendronach

Sometimes you need shadows to see the light…

Released annually from 2026, this trilogy of single malt whiskies will artfully capture and celebrate the way Scotland casts its magic light on unforgettable moments.

RELEASE ONE
Gleneagles x The Glendronach

A Trilogy of Limited-Edition Whiskies

We’re delighted to introduce a captivating new series of three limited-edition whiskies in collaboration with The Glendronach. As one of Scotland’s oldest licensed distilleries, it’s renowned for its craftsmanship, specialising in rich single malts which are matured in oak sherry casks from Andalucía.

The Glendronach was founded nearly a century before Gleneagles, giving it time to be established by the time Donald Matheson, our founder, was stocking the shelves of The American Bar with the very best whiskies in the world for the great and the good of the day. We’ve picked up where he left off, ensuring our guests have access to the very finest libations through our new, exclusive trilogy. This celebrates a day spent at The Glorious Playground as an evening unfolds from The Shooting & Fishing Lodge through to The American Bar, ending in The Ballroom. Each edition has been blended by Rachel Barrie, The Glendronach’s Master Blender, who has used her decades of experience to craft the three inimitable bottles.

The Story

Released annually from 2026, each of the three bottles will artfully capture and celebrate the way Scotland casts its magic light on unforgettable moments.

The series develops as late afternoon moves into the night, revealing the emotive experiences of those who dare to dream their days away on the fringes of the Highlands.

Introducing Gleneagles x Glendronach: Moments from The Glorious Playground video

2026 Release

Edition One: A Moment of Reflection

The first expression in the series has been inspired by the Gleneagles Shooting & Fishing School, a cosy log cabin surrounded by heather moorlands. Here, friendships are forged through friendly competition and time spent roaming the hillsides and river shores. It’s the place where guests gather in the gloaming, toasting the day’s escapades and swapping stories and songs by the fireside.

To honour these moments, this inaugural release has matured for over fourteen years in fine Oloroso sherry casks.

Tasting Notes

The single malt presents memorable and creamy notes of chocolate, complemented by richly warm spices. With a radiant amber-gold lustre, you immediately get milk chocolate mixed with crème-caramel on the nose. More slowly, bright Seville orange progresses to the deep, rich warmth of dried fruits like jammy figs and sweet sultanas.
On the palate, you can expect a full-bodied, creamy and captivating texture. Honeyed caramel and malt establish a memorable introduction, culminating in comforting baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Hazelnut provide a rich, deep base with enduring complexity. The finish is long, with warming notes yielding to mellow almond and raisin, culminating in an unforgettable final flash of apricot.

More Moments from The Glorious Playground

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