Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 12122) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £80.94
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This 1997 Glenrothes spent 18 years maturing in a wine-seasoned barrel before Hunter Laing bottled it for their Old Malt Cask selection, yielding only 256 bottles. The wine cask influence adds an unexpected dimension to this Speyside's profile.
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Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 12122) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 18-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, dried fruit, honey, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
This 1997 Glenrothes spent 18 years maturing in a wine-seasoned barrel before Hunter Laing bottled it for their Old Malt Cask selection, yielding only 256 bottles. The wine cask influence adds an unexpected dimension to this Speyside's profile.
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