Glenrothes 1989

Glenrothes 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 24378 - Cask Strength Collection

Glenrothes is one of my favorite whiskies, I have 3-4 different bottles in my cabinet. Recently I had a chance to try the 22 yo cask strength; this one was a subject of 22 years maturation in a refill sherry butt. There are only 576 bottles available worldwide and I was able to get a sample. Being a cask strength I added a few drops of cold water...

Score 91/100

Glenrothes 19 Year Old 1995 selected by Marc Vandenberghe

If you have not yet heard of him: Marc Vandenberghe is the Belgian Brand Ambassador for Glenrothes. He selected this sherry cask for the Belgian market. I scored this sample from my whisky buddy Jan VC. Loads of butterscotch and dark fruits in this very aromatic and creamy nose. Twig of mint. Hint of espresso. But it is the red fruit that takes...

Score 89/100

Glenrothes Select Reserve

After trying to give this Speysider an honest going over, I find that there are no good qualities about this one. The best use is for cleaning paint brushes.

Score 50/100

Glenrothes 1994 vintage

This 1994 vintage Glenrothes (bottled in 2009) is an average offering from this Speyside distillery. It has the typical Speyside nose of nuts (specifically almonds), lots of citrusy vanilla, warm brown chocolate with a layering of woody oak. It's nice but offers no complexity. The palate continues to be on dimensional and, frankly, I did not...

Score 84/100