Glenrothes Vintage Release 2nd Edition Whisky 28 Year Old · 1988 Vintage
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Another stunning vintage release from The Glenrothes. This time the 2nd edition of the 1988 vintage (bottles 2016). Produced from a combination of first fill American sherry seasoned hogsheads and refill sherry butts.
The Glenrothes Malt Master, Gordon Motion describes the whisky thus - "Blackcurrants, fruitcake, nutmeg and mixed peel".
A deliciously full Glenrothes that is honeyed, rich and creamy. Ful and lingering with lots of fruit and spice.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper-bronze hues and a warm honey-gold glow.
Nose
Opulent, dark-fruited aroma centered on blackcurrants, layered with fruitcake, mixed peel and a touch of nutmeg. Hints of vanilla honey and creamy sherry mingle, unfolding a rich, lingering bouquet of dried fruit, orange peel and spice.
Palate
On the palate it unfolds creamy and honeyed, with a luxurious weight. Blackcurrants mingle with fruitcake and mixed peel, while nutmeg threads through the sweetness. Sherry-cask depth adds dried fruit and a fine spice echo. Full, long and velvety, saturating the tongue with ripe fruit and lingering warmth.
Finish
Long, honeyed finish that is rich and creamy, with blackcurrant depth and dried fruit from the sherry influence. Fruitcake spice—nutmeg and mixed peel—unfolds and lingers, tapering into a velvet, spiced fade that coats the palate with warmth and sweetness.
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