Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.5%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £311.08
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Fresh Fruit, Leafy, Hay-like, Old Wood
- Description
- A single hogshead from October 1989 aged 30 years in wood, this Glenrothes delivers orchard fruits and grassy notes at 48.5% ABV with just 144 bottles released by The Single Malts of Scotland.
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Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland is a 30-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, fresh fruit, leafy, hay-like. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A single hogshead from October 1989 aged 30 years in wood, this Glenrothes delivers orchard fruits and grassy notes at 48.5% ABV with just 144 bottles released by The Single Malts of Scotland.
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