Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.1%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £79.5
- Community rating
- 2.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- This 2012 vintage from Glenrothes matured for 12 years with a final two-year finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry barriques from Jerez, adding rich dried fruit and spice to the Speyside malt. Part of Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection of independently bottled single malts.
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Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenrothes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, fresh fruit, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 2012 vintage from Glenrothes matured for 12 years with a final two-year finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry barriques from Jerez, adding rich dried fruit and spice to the Speyside malt. Part of Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection of independently bottled single malts.
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