Glenrothes Restricted Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Rich sunlit amber with coppery glints and a hint of mahogany at the rim, a warm, burnished gold glow.

Nose

Sherried richness unfurls on the nose: dark raisin and fig sweetness layered with polished oak, vanilla, and buttery toffee. Hints of orange zest, toasted almond, and a gentle, warming spice drift through a velvety, fruit-forward aroma.

Palate

Silky and elegant on the palate, with orchard fruits and dried apricot, layered over honeyed vanilla and toffee. Sherry influence deepens the sweetness as cocoa and almond notes emerge, while cinnamon and nutmeg give a warm spice. A refined oak backbone supports a long, raisin-laced finish.

Finish

Silky, lingering finish of dark fruits and sherry-spiced warmth; walnut, cocoa and orange zest weave through refined oak, leaving a honeyed sweetness that slowly fades to a delicate, elegant afterglow.