Rosebank (silent) The Clydesdale Single Malt Whisky 17 Year Old · 1991 Vintage

Colour

Pale golden straw with a warm honey-amber glow.

Nose

A delicate bouquet of lilac, wisteria and white orchard fruit lifts over pale honeyed sweetness. Sherry-softened almonds, raisin and a touch of dark chocolate add depth, while polished oak and barley malt bring warmth. A mineral, waxy edge keeps it fresh, finishing with citrus zest and a whisper of spice.

Palate

Silky, waxy and full-bodied, this 17-year-old Rosebank floods the palate with orchard fruit—pear, apple and lemon zest—folded into rich sherry character. Dried fig, raisin and almond appear beside subtle spice, honeyed sweetness and a touch of cocoa. The high ABV adds warming depth, while crisp mineral notes and velvety barley keep it poised, delivering a long, elegant finish with refined oak and citrus zest.

Finish

Long, refined and warm, the finish releases dark fruit, fig and prune, with orange zest and cocoa notes lingering beneath toasted oak. Peppery spice and a gentle sherry sweetness ride the palate, fading to a silky, mineral finish that persists with quiet elegance.