Chieftain’s Glenrothes 19 Year
Speyside Single Malt Scotch
53.2% ABV
$165
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What the Bottle Says
Distillation Date: January 1997
Bottling Date: September 2016
Wood Type: Pedro Ximenez Finish
Cask Number: 91822
Number of Bottles: 437
Unchill-Filtered
Natural Colour
What Gary Says
Nose: Honey suckle, barley malt, heather, vanilla, hint of spent matches, coffee cake, ginger, dark fruits, bit of anise, smoked pork, figs, pipe tobacco and nutmeg.
Palate: Rich and thick mouthfeel, warm with honey, stewed fruits over coffee cake, cinnamon, pepper, clove, nutmeg and molasses.
Finish: Long and wet, honey dripping with raisins and a bit of sulfur.
Comments: Wow – a really nice, robust, intense dram – balanced with sweetness and a bit of savory smoky notes. A bit of water brightens it up without thinning. I liked this quite a bit more than Glenrothes 18 yr I tried, and I’m pretty sure it is the Pedro Ximenez finish (which I do like). This is also one of those drams where I actually prefer the nose over the palate, which isn’t to short-change the palate. This is a winner on all fronts, but the nose is really enchanting!