Glenrothes 20 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.6%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £75.55
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in October 1996 and independently bottled by North Star Spirits in October 2016, this 20-year-old Glenrothes represents a single distillery snapshot across two decades. Speyside's characteristic apple and pear notes deepen into dried orchard fruit and warming spice through 20 years of oak influence, with only 252 bottles produced. The independent bottling preserves the distillery character without the commercial house influence of official releases. A collector's item for those seeking authentic Glenrothes and independent bottler transparency.
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Glenrothes 20 Year Old 1996 - North Star Spirits is a 20-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.6% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, honey, dried fruit, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in October 1996 and independently bottled by North Star Spirits in October 2016, this 20-year-old Glenrothes represents a single distillery snapshot across two decades. Speyside's characteristic apple and pear notes deepen into dried orchard fruit and warming spice through 20 years of oak influence, with only 252 bottles produced. The independent bottling preserves the distillery character without the commercial house influence of official releases. A collector's item for those seeking authentic Glenrothes and independent bottler transparency.
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