Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 60.4%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £59.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Vanilla
- Description
- Glenrothes' 2009 distillate aged 13 years before finishing in an oloroso octave, concentrating the Speyside distillery's fruit-forward character into a wine-influenced expression. The oloroso finish adds raisin, fig, and dried fruit complexity to the underlying orchard and honey notes typical of Glenrothes, while the smaller octave cask ensures pronounced sherry influence. The mouthfeel is rich and warming, with a persistent sweet and spiced finish. A compelling bottling for those seeking how wine cask finishing shapes Speyside single malts.
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Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 13-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Scotland), bottled at 60.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, toasted, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Glenrothes' 2009 distillate aged 13 years before finishing in an oloroso octave, concentrating the Speyside distillery's fruit-forward character into a wine-influenced expression. The oloroso finish adds raisin, fig, and dried fruit complexity to the underlying orchard and honey notes typical of Glenrothes, while the smaller octave cask ensures pronounced sherry influence. The mouthfeel is rich and warming, with a persistent sweet and spiced finish. A compelling bottling for those seeking how wine cask finishing shapes Speyside single malts.
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