Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2001 Malts of Scotland

The lion’s share of Glenrothes matures on sherry casks. They are released as vintages. I have tried some 15 so far. But today I will try a teenager from the German Malts of Scotland. It is a sherry hogshead that gave a beautiful dark color to the spirit. Cask strength, of course.

The nose is very aromatic on all kinds of dark and red fruit. Some nuts – make that marzipan. A hint of top shelf Columbian Coffee with dark chocolate shavings in the foam. A fresh touch from a leaf of mint makes my mouth water. Great nose!

Sturdy arrival. Well seasoned. Think cloves and a single chili pepper. The coffee returns from the get-go, as does the dark fruit. Rather candied fruit, now. Mocha appears. Very quaffable without water, but punchy to be sure.

The long, warm finish allows the fruit to reemerge once more, but the spices leave your throat completely dry.

Wonderful sherry monster, but I fear it is very hard to find now.

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