Glenrothes 2007 Aged 13 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Adelphi (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 59.2%           Age: 13 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): N/A
Date of Distilling: 2007
Date of Bottling: 2021
Matured In: A Single Refill Sherry Butt
Un-Chillfiltered

The Glenrothes Distillery is an award winning Speyside Single Malt Whisky of exceptional quality. A combination of many factors including unusually slow distillation process in tall copper pot stills deliver a characteristic sweet, fruity and elegant spirit. Each expression has its own unique personality, underpinned by the distinctive, hallmark characteristics of the distillery – ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and an exquisite spicy finish all encased in the creamiest of textures and with a complex and well-poised balance.

Adelphi exist to identify the very small number of casks that have produced the ultimate whiskies. The criteria for selection include rarity and maturity, but above all flavour. These whiskies are both rare and sought-after – these very special casks are so rare that, on average, Adelphi accepts a mere 4% that it is offered. Each single cask of whisky matures its contents very differently, imparting its own character to the whisky it holds and, as a result, there are never two Adelphi’s quite the same.

This independently bottled Adelphi was distilled at the Glenrothes Distillery in 2007. It was matured in a refill Sherry butt for no less than 13 years. It is faded bronze in colour and showing moderate beading.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Opens with a light whiff of sulphur followed by Camp Coffee, espresso martini, porcini mushroom, miso, green tomatoes and crème caramel.

Palate: The earthy, savoury palate is swimming with fennel fronds, liquorice, Bovril, brown sugar and mushroom stock.

Finish: A lengthy, luscious finish.