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The Glenrothes The Un-Chillfiltered Collection 1995 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenrothes 1995 SV

The Glenrothes

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
18 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Glenrothes
Distillation Year
19.05.1995
Bottling Year
14.10.2013
Cask Types
1st Fill Sherry Butt

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€42.95(2024-02-28)

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Glenrothes Distillery, a distinguished Speyside single malt producer, made a strategic pivot one year ago by discontinuing its vintage-dated expression program—a practice it had maintained since the 1990s. This move was subsequently mirrored by fellow Speyside distillery Balblair, signaling a broader industry shift. The distillery's production philosophy centers on exceptional wood management, with over 90% of its spirit matured in sherry casks, predominantly first-fill, representing a significant investment as sherry casks command substantially higher prices than ex-bourbon alternatives. Glenrothes employs a 5.5-ton stainless steel full-lauter mash tun for optimal wort extraction. Fermentation occurs across two dedicated spaces: a traditional room housing 12 Oregon pine washbacks and a contemporary facility with 8 stainless steel fermenters, both utilizing an extended 58-hour fermentation cycle to develop complex flavor precursors. The stillhouse operates five sets of slow-distillation stills, a deliberate process that encourages copper interaction and creates the distillery's characteristic elegant, fruity spirit character. In 2019, the distillery projected production capacity of 44 mashes weekly, yielding over 4 million liters of new make spirit annually. The majority of this output is reserved for single malt production, with the remainder serving as premium blending stock. The discontinuation of vintage expressions has been replaced by the Sherry Cask Maturity-driven Soleo Collection, comprising Glenrothes 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old, Whisky Maker's Cut (non-age statement), 18 Year Old, and 25 Year Old expressions. The distillery also maintains the Aqua Collection, an online-exclusive range featuring Whisky Maker's Dram and a 12 Year Old variant. Travel retail channels offer the premium Reserve series through September 2019, including Robur Reserve, Manse Reserve, Elder's Reserve, Minister's THE Reserve, and the luxurious 25 Year Old Ancestor's Reserve. Limited releases include the annual Halloween Editions (2018 and October 2019 releases), a prestigious 40 Year Old launched in Summer 2019, and an ultra-rare 50 Year Old scheduled for December 2019 release.
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Flavor Profile

Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2339

Whiskyspace Notes 2339

Jul 6, 2026, 04:12:34

Blimey, this is just excellent 🥃 That lovely amber pour first hits with little toffee and bitter oranges, then you get all that leathery sherry, Corinth raisins and that lovely earthy depth. More spices swirl in around pepper and ginger, with touches of wormwood and gunflints too, honey sauce, white and regular chocolate notes playing nice. That fresh kind of sherriness stays, the orangey side remains very big even at the end, with a little hint of cinchona and Campari-style bitters. Works very well, long finish, much to my liking, even a touch of honeydew sweetness to round it off.

Whiskyspace Notes 2277

Whiskyspace Notes 2277

Jul 4, 2026, 12:54:41

Hada dram earlier – lovely earthy vibes with a hint of honey sauce, amber colour and touches of wormwood, just excellent. Fresh kind of sherriness meets leathery sherry, Corinth raisins, a little toffee and white chocolate. Cinchona and bitter oranges give a bright bite, blood orange lingers big, peppery ginger edge and gunflints smokiness. Long finish, works very well 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2232

Whiskyspace Notes 2232

Jul 3, 2026, 05:06:48

Blimey, this one’s absolutely much to my liking 🥃 Lovely earthy opening, that orangey side remains very big — blood orange, bitter orange, all bright and zingy, with more spices kicking around pepper and ginger Little toffee, honey sauce, white chocolate and milk chocolate mingel with Corinth raisins, plus that fresh kind of sherriness with leathery sherry undertones Touches of wormwood, cinchona tang like a drop of Campari bitters, gunflints in the back, honeydew sweetness and amber depth, and the finish is so long, perfect for a slow evening sip 🤙

Whiskyspace Notes 2031

Whiskyspace Notes 2031

Jun 25, 2026, 17:53:20

这口酒一开始就飘来一阵白巧克力的香甜,像刚出炉的小蛋糕🍰,接着蜂蜜汁和一点树脂味冒出来,有点像在森林里溜达了一圈。舌尖上还有点辣椒和姜的刺激,像是被轻轻拍了一下,但完全不讨厌。 中段有血橙和苦橙皮的酸味,像Campari开胃酒的回忆,但又不那么强烈。干果的味道悄悄跟上,葡萄干和一点点树皮,像是陈年的老木桶在说话。最后余韵里还有点烟熏的火药味,像打火石在远处响了一声,整杯酒就这么慢慢收了尾。

Whiskyspace Notes 1993

Whiskyspace Notes 1993

Jun 24, 2026, 23:27:58

This dram has a really bold nose – bitter oranges hit you first, and that orangey side stays strong throughout. There’s this fresh kind of sherriness that’s quite lively, mixed with touches of wormwood adding a quirky herbal twist. On the palate, Corinth raisins and a little toffee come through sweetly, while honeydew gives it a juicy lift. The amber hue is lovely, and the leathery sherry notes linger pleasantly. Cinchona and bitters (Campari?) add some depth, making it work very well together. More spices dance around too – cinnamon, maybe nutmeg? Much to my liking, this one’s complex but still feels approachable. 🔥

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