Glenrothes Chieftain's Single Cask #11894 Whisky 15 Year Old · 1999 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery glints and a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Opulent sherry influence floods the nose, revealing dark dried fruits—raisins, figs, and plums—layered with honeyed vanilla, orange zest, and almond praline. Rich cocoa and coffee notes thread through toasted oak, while cinnamon and clove lend a refined spice that lingers with a warm, elegant finish.

Palate

Rich, full-bodied and velvety, this sherry-cask Glenrothes coats the palate with dark fruits: fig, plum, raisin, kissed by orange zest and toffee. Cocoa, toasted almond, and warming spice mingle with oak, delivering a long, luxurious finish that carries a kiss of heat from its 58.6% ABV.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish with sherry depth that clings to the palate. Dark plum and fig give way to cocoa and toasted spice, while orange zest threads through the warmth. Velvety oak lingers, with a subtle resinous note fading into a refined, sweet-spiced memory.