Country: Scotland
Earmarked from an early stage an ideal component in blended Scotch whiskies, Glenrothes has long been a key part of big brands such as Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse. Its relationship with the former, lead to a three decade-long association with London wine-merchants, Berry Brothers & Rudd, who first approached Highland Distillers about licensing the Glenrothes single malt brand in 1983, eventually trading the Cutty Sark blend with Edrington for full ownership of it in 2010. The distillery itself remained with Edrington through, and the two were reunited when the now hugely successful brand was returned in 2017. From the 2018 revamp of the core range, this is the Glenrothes 10 year old.
Matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour. With a character of vanilla, shortbread and lemon peel. A delicate and subtle style single malt.
The mix of European and American Oak sherry seasoned casks brings brighter notes and flavours to this 10 year old.
~Tasting Notes~
Aroma - Vanilla, shortbread, hint of citrus.
Taste - Sweet, lemon peel, light malt.
Finish - Lingering sweet and zesty.
