Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.5%
- Age
- 34 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Malt Extract, Honey, Nutty, Tobacco
- Description
- Glenrothes' 1980 vintage matured 34 years in a refill hogshead before The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottled it in 2015 as 'To sit by the samovar' at cask strength (44.5% ABV) with only 213 bottles produced. This refill cask approach preserves Speyside elegance over overt cask influence.
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Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is a 34-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 44.5% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, malt extract, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenrothes' 1980 vintage matured 34 years in a refill hogshead before The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottled it in 2015 as 'To sit by the samovar' at cask strength (44.5% ABV) with only 213 bottles produced. This refill cask approach preserves Speyside elegance over overt cask influence.
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