The name Glendronach derives from the Scottish Gaelic gleann dronach which means 'valley of the brambles' or 'valley of the blackberries'.

[4] Other sources credit a consortium of farmers and businessmen for the foundation of the distillery though this could include Allardes.

Notable owners include Walter Scott, who acquired it in 1881 and Charles Grant, son of the founder of the Glenfiddich distillery, in 1920.

[3] The Glendronach distillery was purchased by William Teacher & Sons in 1960 who increased the number of stills from two to six.

[8] The core range of whiskies consists of expressions matured in ex-sherry casks, in particular oloroso and PX.