Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1996 (cask 3149) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £192
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty
- Description
- Glenrothes' 26-year-old from 1996, aged in a single bourbon hogshead and bottled at cask strength by Signatory in 2023, yields 177 bottles of classic Speyside elegance. Long maturation in refill oak preserves the distillery's characteristic orchard fruit and subtle spice.
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Glenrothes 26 Year Old 1996 (cask 3149) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a 26-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, chocolate. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenrothes' 26-year-old from 1996, aged in a single bourbon hogshead and bottled at cask strength by Signatory in 2023, yields 177 bottles of classic Speyside elegance. Long maturation in refill oak preserves the distillery's characteristic orchard fruit and subtle spice.
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