Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2011)
- Distillery
- Rosebank
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.8%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £999
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vegetative, Vanilla
- Description
- This 21-year-old Rosebank from 1990 represents a significant example of the closed distillery's mature spirit, matured in refill American and European oak to preserve its delicate character. Two decades of aging developed subtle complexity—soft orchard fruits, honeyed grain, and a whisper of spice—while retaining the refinement Rosebank is known for. The texture is silky and sophisticated, with a long, gentle finish. A collector's piece and a gateway to understanding pre-closure Lowland distillery character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2011) is a 21-year-old single malt from Rosebank (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 53.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, richly sweet and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, honey, vegetative, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 21-year-old Rosebank from 1990 represents a significant example of the closed distillery's mature spirit, matured in refill American and European oak to preserve its delicate character. Two decades of aging developed subtle complexity—soft orchard fruits, honeyed grain, and a whisper of spice—while retaining the refinement Rosebank is known for. The texture is silky and sophisticated, with a long, gentle finish. A collector's piece and a gateway to understanding pre-closure Lowland distillery character.
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