Glenrothes 1968 36 Year Old Duncan Taylor

Glenrothes 19 Year Old 1995 selected by Marc Vandenberghe

If you have not yet heard of him: Marc Vandenberghe is the Belgian Brand Ambassador for Glenrothes. He selected this sherry cask for the Belgian market. I scored this sample from my whisky buddy Jan VC. Loads of butterscotch and dark fruits in this very aromatic and creamy nose. Twig of mint. Hint of espresso. But it is the red fruit that takes...

Score 89/100

Glenrothes 1995 bottled 2014

The first Glenrothes I've had, very good. Light bodied, medium amber colour. Nose of papaya (!), musty sea air and vanilla. Light toffe on the palate with white pepper. Medium finish. Not as complex as I was expecting but very good.

Score 90/100

Glenrothes 1972 bottled 1996

Nose: Honey, currants, and such a dark, inviting aroma. This is not a light, crisp, with slight hints of honey aroma, this whisky has a big, bold, and inviting aroma that draws you in! Honey and marmalade and big plump currants, and maybe some apples dipped in caramel. Really nice... Taste: Oh my! There is a lot more to this whisky than just a...

Score 92/100

Glenrothes Select Reserve

This is a classic malt in my book. The Glenrothes distillery is a favorite of mine, and this whisky is the "classic" profile that the distillery produces. It is the essence of what makes a Glenrothes, so it in turn is the essence of what is a Speyside (in MY opinion!) Nose: Complex, with a hint of salty notes combined with heather, malt,...

Score 80/100