Glenrothes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 48) - Kingsbury
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.3%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £99.95
- Community rating
- 1.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- This independently bottled Glenrothes spent 20 years in a single hogshead cask, capturing the Speyside distillery's characteristic richness and complexity. The Kingsbury selection produced only 329 bottles of this single cask expression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenrothes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 48) - Kingsbury is a 20-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.3% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, fresh fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This independently bottled Glenrothes spent 20 years in a single hogshead cask, capturing the Speyside distillery's characteristic richness and complexity. The Kingsbury selection produced only 329 bottles of this single cask expression.
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