Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1972 - Restricted Release
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £1100
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in November 1972 and bottled at 43% ABV after 23 years of maturation, this Speyside single malt represents a rare glimpse of Glenrothes from over five decades ago. Aged to the distillery's exacting standards and presented in its iconic round bottle.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenrothes 23 Year Old 1972 - Restricted Release is a 23-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in November 1972 and bottled at 43% ABV after 23 years of maturation, this Speyside single malt represents a rare glimpse of Glenrothes from over five decades ago. Aged to the distillery's exacting standards and presented in its iconic round bottle.
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