The Glenrothes Old Malt Cask 1996 19 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenrothes 1996 HL

The Glenrothes

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

6 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
19 years
ABV
50%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Glenrothes
Distillation Year
09.1996
Bottling Year
09.2015
Cask Types
Bourbon barrel

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Lowest Price:€143.39(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Ooh, getin' a nice bit of spice 🍊 and some zesty citrus, but with a proper woody undertone, innit? A bit of that toasted oak comin' through, maybe a touch of vanilla sweetness. Hints of dried fruit an' a whisper of smoke... quite complex, real cosy for a sip. 👌 Finish is long, leaves a warm glow. Cracking stuff.

2#2

Mmm... right, so first thing you get is this big wave of honey and baked apples 🍯🍎, almost like walking into a bakery. Then it sort of turns more... hmm, woody and warm? Like old oak books in a dusty library. Wait, there's a bit of spice at the back, ginger or nutmeg? 🤔 It's not sharp though, more like a cozy hug. Fades into something creamy, maybe vanilla custard. Ooh, and a little smoky whisper right at the end, like a distant bonfire 🌫️🔥. Nice!

3#3

Alright, mate, had a go at this whisky last nite. Proper lush, init? 🥃 Taste is all smooth, kinda honey-ish with a wee bit of spice. Finishes warm, like a hug in a glass. 👍 Luvly stuff for a quiet eve, really. 🍂

4#4

Blimey, this one's a right treat! Nose of fresh pear and a dash of honey 🍯. Tastes smooth as anything, with caramel and a hint of oak. Finish warms you right up, like a cozy blanket. 🔥 Cheers! 😊

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