Glen Rothes 1999
Speyside Single Malt Whisky
The Unchillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage
46% ABV
$74
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What the Bottle Says
Distilled at GLEN ROTHES Distillery
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distilled 1999
Aged: 18 years
Distilled on: 19.11.1999 (Nov 19, 1999)
Bottled on: 04.06.2018 (Jun 4th, 2018)
Matured in: Hogshead
Cask No: 12582
Bottle No: 49
Due to no chillfiltration, this whisky may turn cloudy when stored in a cool place. It is both more full bodied and full flavoured.
Natural Colour
What Gary Says
Nose: Honeyed malt, vanilla, not-quite-ripe peaches, almonds, hint of grapefruit rind with some floral notes.
Palate: Sweet peaches in honey with a nutty spice kicking in, subtle with hints of dried apricots, milk chocolate and pepper.
Finish: Moderately long with honey, a hint of oak and pepper spice.
Comments: Glenrothes or Glen Rothes? Per their web-site, it is ‘Glenrothes’, but listing it as it is labeled on the bottle (not sure if I’m helping avoid confusion, or creating it unnecessarily). Anywho, this is a very smooth and subtle pour – nothing really ‘jumps out’ to me. A great price for an 18 yr single malt, although age isn’t everything. This is the first Glenrothes I’ve had the pleasure of trying, and apparently ‘honey’ is squarely in their house style, which I definitely picked up.