Volume: 700ml           ABV: 43%           Age: No Age Statement            Country: Scotland

The Vintage 2001 bottled in 2012 (Edition 1) was selected from a variety of casks to deliver soft but stimulating and conversational properties. It combines the maturity of oaky vanilla, with the fullness of ripe black cherries and has a lingering, typically Glenrothes finish of soft spices.

It has wonderful length and depth, hugely satisfying and an excellent demonstration of the Malt Master’s skill and dedication to the art of wood management.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Lemon meringue pie, sandalwood and a hint of black cherries.

Palate: Oaky vanilla, cream topped with grated nutmeg.

Finish: Sweet oaky vanilla with lingering soft dry spiciness.

This Glenrothes is the new kid on the block and it does not disappoint. Usually a Glenrothes needs a little longer to mature into a handsome gentleman but this is an exception. If you are looking for something new to show off and be identified as the whisky expert with your family and friends this a the pick of the bunch on so many levels. If your thinking of going a Glenlivet 12 years old or stepping upto the 15 or 18 years old then perhaps try this first. It’s complex, creamy, it has the citrus we all love in our whiskies and it’s a great price.