The Glenrothes 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (56.6%)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- This Glenrothes 12-year-old from the Darkness range finished in an Oloroso sherry octave cask—a smaller format that intensifies wood influence—delivering concentrated sherried notes at 56.6% ABV. The tight contact between spirit and wood creates the bold character the Darkness bottlings are known for.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (56.6%) is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Glenrothes 12-year-old from the Darkness range finished in an Oloroso sherry octave cask—a smaller format that intensifies wood influence—delivering concentrated sherried notes at 56.6% ABV. The tight contact between spirit and wood creates the bold character the Darkness bottlings are known for.
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