Rosebank (silent) Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Pale straw-gold with a delicate sunlit glow and faint amber edges.

Nose

Delicately perfumed, Rosebank opens with orchard fruit—pear and green apple—lifted by lemon zest and heather honey. A waxy, creamy vanilla and almond richness sits against soft oak and a touch of spice, while sherry cask influence threads in dried fruit, fig and raisin, delivering a warm, elegant core.

Palate

Silky, waxy on the palate, with bright lemon zest and green apple leading to subtle orchard honey and pear. Beeswax and vanilla mingle with delicate oak, while a whisper of spice and sherry sweetness adds depth. A clean mineral backbone keeps it poised, delivering a long, refined finish.

Finish

Silky, long and gently warming, the finish opens with citrus zest and orchard fruit, then folds into dried fig and almond paste with sherry-softened sweetness. Spices—cinnamon and clove—linger against velvety oak, while a whisper of cocoa and waxy Rosebank perfume fades, leaving a refined, enduring sweetness.