Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £73.5
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- This Glenrothes, distilled in 2012 and finished for six months in a diminutive octave cask, showcases Speyside's baking spice and vanilla character intensified by oak's extended contact. The spirit gains depth and concentration from the small-cask finish while retaining the distillery's signature orchard fruit and floral notes. Cask strength bottling reveals a rich, creamy texture with a warming, spiced finish. Perfect for those seeking Speyside complexity in a limited, artisanal release.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, toasted, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Glenrothes, distilled in 2012 and finished for six months in a diminutive octave cask, showcases Speyside's baking spice and vanilla character intensified by oak's extended contact. The spirit gains depth and concentration from the small-cask finish while retaining the distillery's signature orchard fruit and floral notes. Cask strength bottling reveals a rich, creamy texture with a warming, spiced finish. Perfect for those seeking Speyside complexity in a limited, artisanal release.
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