Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.9%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £214.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in 1989 and aged 28 years in a bourbon hogshead, this Speyside single malt was bottled by Master of Malt in 2018 at cask strength with no chill-filtration. Glenrothes matures gracefully, developing honeyed, spiced character while retaining the floral notes the distillery is known for.
Similar bottles to Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) — Eagle Rare, £150, 5.0★ · Vanilla, New Wood, Honey, Toasted
- Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007 — Glenfiddich, £299, 5.0★ · Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Old Wood
- Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) — Caperdonich, £163.35, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey
Different style alternatives to Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) — Talisker, £299, 5.0★ · Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily
- Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) — Springbank, £299, 5.0★ · Sherried, Chocolate, Smokey, Tobacco
- Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) — Springbank, £299, 5.0★ · Smokey, Leathery, Oily, Kippery
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Glenrothes 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 28-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.9% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1989 and aged 28 years in a bourbon hogshead, this Speyside single malt was bottled by Master of Malt in 2018 at cask strength with no chill-filtration. Glenrothes matures gracefully, developing honeyed, spiced character while retaining the floral notes the distillery is known for.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers