Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £131.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Malt Extract, Honey, Citric
- Description
- Douglas Laing's Old Particular range captures this single-cask Glenrothes matured for 21 years in refill barrel from 1998 to 2020, bottled at cask strength without chill-filtering. The refill barrel allows the distillery's elegant fruit character and gentle spice to dominate, with subtle oak influence building through the finish. The 51.5% ABV and limited 199-bottle outturn emphasize authenticity. A refined Speyside for those valuing distillery character over cask dominance.
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Glenrothes 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 14299) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — vanilla, malt extract, honey, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Douglas Laing's Old Particular range captures this single-cask Glenrothes matured for 21 years in refill barrel from 1998 to 2020, bottled at cask strength without chill-filtering. The refill barrel allows the distillery's elegant fruit character and gentle spice to dominate, with subtle oak influence building through the finish. The 51.5% ABV and limited 199-bottle outturn emphasize authenticity. A refined Speyside for those valuing distillery character over cask dominance.
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