Glenrothes Distillery...

In 1879 something new, beautifully crafted and pure entered the world: the first spirit from the stills at The Glenrothes. That’s a while ago now, but this exceptional Single Speyside Malt whisky has been kept pretty much a secret from those outside the industry and a small band of connoisseurs for over a hundred years. But word gets out and once discovered this is a malt people enjoy, and seem to want to share with likeminded folk. We think that it's exceptional and of course we would - and it seems other people increasingly think so too.

The Glenrothes has always been universally acclaimed by blenders as an exceptional Speyside Malt. In 1994, the first Vintage was bottled and set a new and exciting standard in Malt Whisky: That was the first bottling of the Vintage 1979.

Unlike Malt Whiskies that are produced in line with the age concept, each Vintage must have its own unique personality. However, it is important that each Vintage is underpinned by the distinctive hallmarks of the distillery, in the case of The Glenrothes ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla, an exquisite spicy finish encased in the creamiest of textures and a complex, well-poised balance.

16 Year Old Glenrothes Rum Finish Old Malt Cask
Distilled	November 1990	Bottled	March 2007
Bottled by	Douglas Laing	ABV	50%
Size	70cl	Price	£60.00
Region	Speyside	Bin No	OMC1369
Nose: for all the obvious rum involvement it is probably the bourbon oakiness that holds sway; excellent weight and balance – slightly Jamaican in style. Taste: warm, biting and at once bracing delivery with a massive barley surge that battles against the peppers. Finish: settles down for something a little special with a glorious marriage of coffee and spice which only sets the scene for the delicate but distinctive echoes of rum and real – or imaginary Jackfruit. Beautifully oiled and quite superb. Balance: a malt that lives long on the finish and in the memory. Wonderful! 92 Points: Jim Murray's Whisky Bible