Glenrothes 1989 Bottled 2000

Glenrothes 19 Year Old 1997 Whiskybroker.co.uk

This Glenrothes slept on a sherry butt for almost two decades. Possibly that was a first fill barrel, because the malt is almost the color of cola. It was bottled by Whiskybroker, the well-known Scottish bottler. Hey! Plums, rye toast, horseskin, chewing tobacco, origin chocolate and a drop of wine vinegar. Walnuts and cuberdons. Freshly polished...

Score 87/100

Glenrothes Select Reserve

I didn't real enjoy this whiskey and I am quite glad I bought a mini bottle. The nose was pleasent and fragrant. The body was soft and silky. I just didn't really like the flavour. It was very sweet and tasted strongly of vanilla and fruit. I found that it kinda masked the flavor of the malt. It was worth a try, but I probably wouldn't buy the...

Score 50/100

Glenrothes 18 Year Old Soleo Collection

In September 2018 Glenrothes announced she would be replacing the Vintage releases with a brand new series with age statements, listening to the name Soleo Collection. This was the first, and influencial, decision taken after Berry Brothers sold the brand back to former owner Edrington. Six new malts have been released: 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old,...

Score 82/100

Glenrothes 1987 bottled 2005

Glenrothes has a whole range of vintages on the market. That means the bottles didn't get an age statement, but the year of distillation, on the label. This vintage 1987 was matured for about 40% on first fill sherry casks. It was bottled in 2002 at the age of 14. The nose is rife with young apples and even some... err... champagne. Add licquorice...

Score 80/100