The Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £121.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Glenrothes distillery in Speyside is known for rich, sherried single malts, and this 2008 vintage exemplifies the house style through extended cask maturation. Aged 12 years in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, it develops deep dried fruit, warming spice, and honeyed oak complexity. Bottled at cask strength from just 323 bottles, the texture is full and oily with a sustained finish of sherry influence. A serious expression for those seeking Speyside character with serious sherry integration.
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The Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 62.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenrothes distillery in Speyside is known for rich, sherried single malts, and this 2008 vintage exemplifies the house style through extended cask maturation. Aged 12 years in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, it develops deep dried fruit, warming spice, and honeyed oak complexity. Bottled at cask strength from just 323 bottles, the texture is full and oily with a sustained finish of sherry influence. A serious expression for those seeking Speyside character with serious sherry integration.
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