Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13522) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 60.7%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £229.94
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Malt Extract, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glenrothes distilled in 1998 and matured for 21 years in a refill barrel, bottled in October 2019 by Douglas Laing at cask strength (60.7% ABV) as part of the Xtra Old Particular range. This single cask Speyside malt represents classic Glenrothes character with extended wood influence.
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Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13522) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 60.7% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and fruity character — old wood, honey, malt extract, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenrothes distilled in 1998 and matured for 21 years in a refill barrel, bottled in October 2019 by Douglas Laing at cask strength (60.7% ABV) as part of the Xtra Old Particular range. This single cask Speyside malt represents classic Glenrothes character with extended wood influence.
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