Glenrothes 1955 29 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Glenrothes 25 Year Old 1990 Douglas Laing XOP

It is not often that you encounter a Glenrothes of 25 years old. That is why Douglas Laing decided to release this in their XOP range, which means Extra Old Particular. It was bottled at cask strength and has a beautiful copper color. The nose is rife with candied fruit – citrus in the lead – caramel and butterscotch. A hint of a struck match is...

Score 86/100

Glenrothes 25 Year Old Soleo Collection

The 25 Year Old Glenrothes from the Soleo Collection is the oldest that is still affordable for mortal man, with a price tag – still hefty, to be sure – of around 300 EUR. The next one in the series is their 40 Year Old which will set you back some 3.000 EUR, so count your blessings. This 25 years old malt matured on sherry casks – hence Soleo,...

Score 87/100

Glenrothes Robur Reserve

Glenrothes distillery is located in Rothes in Speyside and was founded in 1878 by James Stuart (the then holder of the licence to the Macallan distillery), John Cruickshank (a banker) and William Grant and Robert Dick (both from the Caledonian Bank). James Stuart soon left the partnership due to financial difficulties, but the other partners...

Score 75/100

Glenrothes Robur Reserve

Compliments of Dad, visit to Sheffield. A slightly subdued bourbon aroma, very little alcohol or harshness. Smooth, not overly complex, caramel and alcohol come through. Quite nice, relaxed, although not extraordinary.

Score 82/100