Glenrothes 1968 34 Year Old Duncan Taylor

Glenrothes 1998 vintage

This is my first ever whiskey that I bought and I intended it as my starter kit into the world of whiskey. It wasn't smooth but rather I found it strong at the start. Tonight is my third tasting since it opened. I found it has gotten better and smoother and getting very nice.

Score 84/100

Glenrothes 1985

This is a great bottle -- arguably much better than, say, the Macallan 18, at a much more reasonable price. A very smooth and rich scotch, with a nice sweetness, coming I think, from sherry casking. No over-prominent notes; neither oak, nor peat, nor sweet. A wonderfully rounded flavor. Highly, highly recommended.

Score 95/100

Glenrothes Select Reserve

I received this as a gift and can't say I would have tried it otherwise, particularly based on what information I have been able to find on-line. In my short spirits-drinking life (3 years), I have gravitated mostly towards smoky, peaty stuff. Anyway, this is very clearly not that, and yet I find myself somewhat sympathetic to it anyway, maybe...

Score 77/100

Glenrothes Select Reserve

This was a surprise birthday gift which I've had to leave alone because of a bad flu. I've been quietly thinking about getting myself a bottle for a little while, so I was quietly chuffed when it suddenly appeared before me in a most unexpected manner. I have to admit I do like the clever cardboard packaging and the cute little tubby bottle is...

Score 84/100