
The Glenrothes Small Batch 1996 22 Years Single Malt Whisky
Glenrothes 1996 CA
The GlenrothesSpeyside · United Kingdom
9 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- The Glenrothes
- Age
- 22 years
- ABV
- 50.1%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- The Glenrothes
- Distillation Year
- 1996
- Bottling Year
- 08.2019
- Cask Types
- Bourbon Hogshead
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Right then, had a wee dram of this 🥃. Nose is lovly, sweet like honey and dried fruit 🍯. Goes down smooth, no burn whatsoever. Got a hint of spice on the finish, keeps you warm. Proper cozy feelin' it gives you. Definatly one for the evening.
Right then, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is lovely, sweet like honey and pears. Hits the palate soft... no burn really. Just warm spice. Makes me think of sitting by the fire on a rainy day. 🍂 Finish is long enough to make you smile. Definately a good one for relaxing. Cheers! 🍻
Right then, poured myself a dram of this new one. 🥃 First whiff... got that lovely, sweet honey note right away. A bit of orchard fruit, maybe a pear? Then comes this deeper, warm bit. Like, sort of a gentle toasty oak, not sharp at all. The taste's proper complex, innit. Starts with that malty sweetness, then this wonderful wave of something... oh, it's a bit like a spiced orange peel. And just a hint of wood smoke at the very end, like a distant bonfire on a crisp night. 🍯🪵🔥 It's got a real good warmth to it, but not burny. Lingering finish, sort of sweet and woody. Really enjoyable, this. Proper sipping stuff. Makes you want another, slowly. 🍂
# 🥃 My Tasting Notes Right, so poured meself a wee dram tonight and... blimey, that's lovely. First thing that hits ya is this sweet, creamy warmth - like proper vanilla custard almost. Then there's a bit of smokiness creepin in, not too heavy like, just enough to make it interestin 🤔 Getting some fruity notes too? Maybe apple or pear, somethin like that. Quite smooth goin down, not burny at all which is a bonus innit. The finish is nice and warm, lasts a good while. Slight spice at the end, maybe some cinnamon? Proper cozy dram for a chilly evenin this one ☺️ 8/10 would recomend to a mate 👍
Blimey, first sip hits you wiff a proper whiff of campfire smoke 🥃. It's got that bonfire tang, ya know? Then underneath, there's this lovely, deep sweetness... like dark honey mixed wiff some sorta treacle. Really coats the tongue, it does. A bit o' spice comes through after, maybe cinnamon or nutmeg? Leaves a long, warm finish in yer chest. Quite the dram for a chilly evening. Smoth goin' down, but bold. 👌 A proper winter warmer, this un. Yer fingers get a bit tingly after a few sips! Cheers to that. 🥂
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