The Glenrothes Minister’s Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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alc./vol: 43%

Proof: 86°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: 21 years

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

One of a trio of malts launched in May 2013 exclusive to global travel retail, collectively known as the ‘Manse Brae’ Duty Free Range’ after the street on which Rothes House stands. The house was formerly the Minister’s home and this is the top of the Manse Brae range so is the Minster’s Reserve.

Overlooking the town below this was a place where the Elders of the Kirk would meet. The United Presbyterian Church of the nearby village of Archiestown lent £600 (equivalent to £50,000 today) to the owners of the Glenrothes Distillery to enable the distillery to be built.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 05/08/2013

Appearance:

Clear, deep golden amber.

Aroma:

Oily apply fruit, resinous pine and citrus zest with hints of blackcurrant, vanilla and faint cinnamon spice. More spice emerges with water.

Taste:

Cedarwood, cracked black pepper dusted charcoal, sweet ripe apple and pear, vanilla, dried fruit and faint rose water.

Aftertaste:

Lightly spiced malty apple and cedarwood.

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