Rosebank 12 Year Old

Rosebank 15 Year Old 1990 Gordon & Macphail

The best known bottler from Scotland, with HQ in Eglin, already released more than 30 Rosebank, including quite a few under their Connoisseurs Choice label. This one was distilled in February 1990 and bottled in March 2005, from a refill sherry hogshead. Undoubtedly this was a cask at the end of its lifespan, for the dram has the color of white...

Score 83/100

Rosebank 1991/2004 Signatory Vintage

Just like the official Flora & Fauna bottling, this independent Rosebank from Signatory, is 12 years old. It's very light in color, like Chardonnay wine. It's a vatting of casks 4700-4702. The nose is even more delicate than the official one, but needs a little more time to reveal the fruity character: lime, grapefruit, green apples and some...

Score 79/100

Rosebank Connoisseur's Choice 1989 12 Year

This G&M edition was nice, but did not compare to the Brora that I drank before it, and hence, brought down my enjoyment. It wasn't the fault of the Rosebank, but I do think perhaps it is overrated a bit due to nostalgia. Nose was delightful with some pear, clover, honey suckle, and hay. Palate: felt very smooth in the mouth; almonds, wild...

Score 86/100

Rosebank 1990 / 21 Year Old / DB

Nose: A direct flight straight to the cherished Lowlands. Floral notes of lavender, with honey and mild smoke, all lingering over a luscious lemon cheesecake. Lowland bliss. Plenty of cereal notes to enjoy as well, with banana bread and malted shortbread, all with a refreshing twist of sweet mint sprinkled on top. At this rate no plans to catch...

Score 90/100