Glenrothes reviews

The Glenrothes 25 years old is a limited expression originally destined for travel retail but as often it also appeared in regular stores. Although the yield was quite low, bottles are still found here…

Maltclan, the whisky club from Halle (Belgium), has just launched its inaugural club bottling. It was presented at several festivals in Belgium and has been going very strong since. Could this whisky…

A bottle gotten from duty free The nose is wonderful, fruity and vibrant,sweet, light banana toffee, a lovely speyside nose. Palate is light, it however only goes as far as confirming the nose with no…

The first Glenrothes I've had, very good. Light bodied, medium amber colour. Nose of papaya (!), musty sea air and vanilla. Light toffe on the palate with white pepper. Medium finish. Not as complex as…

Compliments of Dad, visit to Sheffield. A slightly subdued bourbon aroma, very little alcohol or harshness. Smooth, not overly complex, caramel and alcohol come through. Quite nice, relaxed, although not…

Nose : Thick butterscotch , “lotus” biscuits , sweet.  Vanilla and wee hints if zest( lemon) & spices.  Classic stuff. Apples and some sultanas add fruity and sweet notes. Palate: Chocolaty at first then…

I have previously only tasted two Glenrothes, the Select Reserve and the Vintage 1987. Oh, let’s not forget the Wemyss Toffee Apples, a single cask Glenrothes in disguise from 1990. But what I’ll be…

I acquired the Glenrothes Select Reserve from a tasting 3-pack that contained the Select Reserve, 1991/2008, and 1985/2005. I've had it a few times before from various bottles but my notes are based on…

Nose: Rich fruit impression. Hints of Vanilla.Taste: Sweet then spicy. Relaxing taste of oranges.Finish: The Spice takes hold and lasts. Nice warm feeling

I didn't like Speyside single malts. I deemed them soft, sweet and meek. At least that's what I thought before the Glenrothes 1985 completely changed me. I guess I always knew the day would come. That…