Glenrothes 10 Year Old 1984 Signatory 'On the Road' for Velier

Little is known about this Glenrothes. It was distilled in 1984 and bottled in 1995 for Velier in Genova (Italy). The label boasts ‘On the Road’, but that is all I can tell you. I scored the sample at a tasting where everybody had to bring his/her own bottle to share.

The nose is fresh and spicy with loads of wood shavings. Warm and inviting. Then some white fruit and gooseberries kick in. Cake. Herbal as well on green herbs. A hint of almond paste. Candied fruit.

Rather soft on the palate. Light body. That is compensated somewhat by a lot of sweet malt and a mild bitter note as if from grapefruit mixed with walnuts. The spices are ginger and white pepper. Coriander? The oak is rather loud, making it a tad sharp.

The finish is medium long and bitter. The wood goes over the top.

Nice nose and okay palate, but in the finish, the oak overpowers.

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