Glenrothes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 91821) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 19 years
- Price
- £90.06
- Community rating
- 3.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Glenrothes' 1997 vintage was finished in Pedro Ximénez cask, adding dark fruit and spice complexity to this 19-year-old Speyside single malt, which Signatory bottled for their Chieftain's range in June 2016.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenrothes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 91821) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 19-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glenrothes' 1997 vintage was finished in Pedro Ximénez cask, adding dark fruit and spice complexity to this 19-year-old Speyside single malt, which Signatory bottled for their Chieftain's range in June 2016.
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