Glenrothes 1932 42 Year Old

Glenrothes 15yr Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

I'm a huge fan of Glenrothes, so when I was placing an order with Master of Malt Drinks by the Dram, I selected every sample of Glenrothes that they offered. This 15yr expression from Duthies is one of these samples. This 15yr is a very light colored malt, bottled at 46%. Nose: Quite spirity, with floral notes. Some butterscotch coming through....

Score 80/100

Glenrothes 1978 vintage

The Glenrothes 1978 was the last release from the 1970’s vintages. In the past we’ve had vintages all years between 1970 and 1979 except for 1976. This 29 years old 1978 was chosen as the Best Speyside whisky in the 2008 World Whisky Awards. Nose: stewed fruits and apricot marmalade with dashes of honey. Less tropical than most 1968/69/70...

Score 89/100

Glenrothes 1987 bottled 2005

Glenrothes has a whole range of vintages on the market. That means the bottles didn't get an age statement, but the year of distillation, on the label. This vintage 1987 was matured for about 40% on first fill sherry casks. It was bottled in 2002 at the age of 14. The nose is rife with young apples and even some... err... champagne. Add licquorice...

Score 80/100

Glenrothes Macpail Collection 8 yr

This is very pale in the glass. The nose is musty wet cardboard, aniseed, green leather, musty, envelope glue. Uninspiring. The palate is light, peppery, oak and floral with light fruits. The finish is short, spicy and drying.

Score 76/100