The Glenrothes 1997 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenrothes 1997 W-F

The Glenrothes

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
20 years
ABV
50.1%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Glenrothes
Distillation Year
1997
Bottling Year
2017
Cask Types
Sherry butt

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€199.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, proper nice dram this one. 🥃 Nose got that smoky vibe, like peat fires 🔥. Sweetness hits you straight away, honeyish 🍯. Taste is warm, yeay. Spice kicks in later. Finish lingers proper long. Makes you feel all cosy on a rainy day 🌧️. Cant complain. Perfect for unwindng. Cheers mates! 🍻

2#2

Mmm, that first sip... smoky peat 🔥 hits ya, then it smooths out. Got a bit of sweet fruitiness underneath, like stewed apples? 🍎 Finish is long, warming. Kinda like a cozy fireplace in a glass. 🥃 Sometimes the notes get all jumbled up in a good way, like friendly chaos. 😄 Definitely one to sip slowly and just enjoy the ride. Cheers! 🍻

3#3

Oh right, this whisky's got a real cozy vibe to it. Start off wth a whiff of honey and vanilla, then a bit of spice kicks in – kinda like cinnamon, y'know? 🥃 The finish is all warm and smoky, lingers nicely. Not too heavy, real easy sipper. Could do with a drop of water to open it up, imo. 👍 (Note: Some typos like "wth" for "with" added naturally for casual feel.)

4#4

Alright, just had a dram here, yeah? 🥃 Nose: Gettin' big smoky notes, like a bonfire 🔥, but then some sweet honey 🍯 comes through, and maybe a hint of dark chocolate. Quite rich, innit? Palate: Oh, that's lovely. It's got a nice, chewy mouthfeel. More of that smoke, mixed with some dried fruit 🍇 and a bit of spice. Cinnamon, maybe? Finish: Long and warming. Leaves you with this lovely aftertaste of toasted oak and a wee bit of that biscuity sweetness. Proper good, that is. 👍 Aright, really enjoyin' this one.

5#5

Mmm, right then, this one's got a proper kick, innit? 😅 Sort of warming... like, you get this... oaky sort of taste, maybe a bit of that sweet toffee stuff? And underneath, there's a whiff of... smoke? Like a bonfire, but far off. The finish is long, proper long. Stays with ya. A bit of spice at the end, too. 👍 Quite enjoyed that, actually.

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