Glenrothes 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £225
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- This early-1980s bottling of the 12-year-old represents Glenrothes at its sherried best, when the distillery's house style favoured elegant fruit over wood dominance. Dried fruit, spice, and vanilla create a balanced profile typical of quality Speyside from that era. The texture is silky and approachable at 43%, rewarding both casual sipping and close examination. A nostalgic piece for enthusiasts of vintage Speyside character.
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Glenrothes 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glenrothes (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This early-1980s bottling of the 12-year-old represents Glenrothes at its sherried best, when the distillery's house style favoured elegant fruit over wood dominance. Dried fruit, spice, and vanilla create a balanced profile typical of quality Speyside from that era. The texture is silky and approachable at 43%, rewarding both casual sipping and close examination. A nostalgic piece for enthusiasts of vintage Speyside character.
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