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The Glenrothes 1995 Vintage (bottled 2011)

alc./vol:
43%

Proof:
86°

Vintage:
1995

Aged:
16 years

Closure: Natural cork stopper

Categories: Scotch Malt Whisky, Speyside single malt whisky

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

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First launched at Whisky Live Tokyo in February 2011, the 1995 Vintage is the first the distillery laid down with the intention of bottling a proportion as The Glenrothes. The idea to bottle The Glenrothes as a single malt was only first mooted in 1994. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 08/10/2011

Appearance

Clear, pale golden.

Aroma

Sherry influence is very evident on an inviting honeyed butterscotch, oil rubbed old leather nose. Slight box of Swan Vesta matches aromas.

Taste

Dried fruit with tart baked apple, Indian spice, cocoa, bitter espresso coffee, citrus and honeycomb.

Aftertaste

Medium length toasted finish with more fudge and caramelised orange.

More about The Glenrothes 1995 Vintage (bottled 2011)

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The term ‘Single Malt Scotch’ refers to a whisky that fulfils all three elements of the term: SINGLE – the whisky must be from only one distillery.

Scotch Whisky Regions

Single Malt Scotch whiskies are grouped by region, each embracing certain characteristics. These are: Highlands (inc. & Speyside), Lowlands, Islands, Islay

Whisky Speyside single malt cocktail recipes

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Produced by Glen Rothes Distillery (Glenrothes)

The Glenrothes is distilled at Glen Rothes, beside the burn of Rothes which flows from the Mannoch Hills into the River Spey at Rothes-on-Spey. ...

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