Glenrothes
Fact Sheet
Founded: 1878
Current owner: LVMH
Stills: 5 wash, 5 spirit
Capacity: 5.6 million litres per year
Location: Rothes, Morayshire
Website: www.glenrotheswhisky.com
Notable Facts: Deveral times during its long history, Glenrothes distillery has become victim to fires and explosions. Most recent distillery botlings follow a vintage concept.
Bottlings
April 23, 2013
A very fine dram, nicely balanced and not too woody. – Rating: 87/100
April 4, 2013
Here is an amazing example how a whisky can taste ‘old’ with very little wood influence. And it has strong sherry without being a monster. The smoothness of this whisky is exceptional. – Rating: 89/100
April 3, 2013
It has a lovely nose, but palate and finish are disappointing, a rather anticlimactic dram. – Rating: 76/100
April 1, 2013
There is a tiny amount of sulphur that enhances more than it disturbs. The profile is very much on sweet dried fruits. – Rating: 87/100
August 31, 2012
If you ever wondered why some distilleries don’t like their name on independent bottlings, this forgettable whisky from a dead cask gives you the answer. – Rating: 64/100
December 19, 2011
Not quite as sweet as one would expect from a sweet wine finish, this is quite an enjoyable dram. A nice amount of spice complements the fruity flavours. – Rating: 85/100
August 2, 2011
This is a nice dram, all flavours are well put together with nothing standing out. There is nothing really noteworthy to report, though, and it has quite an alcohol bite, too. – Rating: 83/100
January 20, 2011
This is an uncomplicated dram for causual sipping, nothing more and nothing less. Not bad, but there are cheaper alternatives. – Rating: 81/100
February 17, 2010
Quite enjoyable, but the youthful spirit character is a bit too dominant – Score: 80/100
July 24, 2009
Almost like the big brother of the Blair Athol Dark Sherry. They take the same direction, but due to its higher age, there is more wood influence and complexity. Just a drop can keep you busy for minutes. – Score: 92/100
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