Glenrothes : Whisky Makers Cut
Did it make our cut?
WHISKY TASTING
Color: Pale Gold
Price: $
Nose: Dates, Figs, Raisins, Some Vanilla, Light Spice & a very light Citrusy Orange peel on the backend.
Palate: The palate follows the nose here, the dark fruits, light spice, some vanilla and the citrus. you can feel younger whiskies in this. Lightly astringent.
Finish: Mid level finish, a light Sulphur note in the very end.
Final Thoughts:
Not very complex, No layers but its still very balanced. The younger whiskies make their presence known. I had some very good Glenrothes single casks, but this is not it. It feels more like a entry level offering to the single casks versions. Appreciate the natural color and the 48.8% ABV the Whisky maker decided on, to present this offering. Atleast for now, i dont think i would restock this bottle in my bar when this is over.
Score: 82/100
GLENROTHES WHISKY MAKERS CUT
48.8% ABV || No Age Statement (NAS)
Matured only in First Fill Sherry Seasoned Oak Casks
Natural Color
Background: The Glenrothes distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery. The Glenrothes distillery is located in the town of Rothes in the heart of the Speyside region of Scotland. The distillery sits beside the Burn of Rothes, hidden in a glen on the edge of the town.
The Glenrothes is mainly matured in Sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, built to specification in Jerez, Spain. Ex-Bourbon cask are also used but to a much lesser extent.