Rosebank 1967 26 Year Old Cadenhead's

Rosebank 19 Year Old 1989 Cadenhead’s

Very soon the Queen of the Lowlands will reopen because Ian Macleod Distillers is almost finished with the renovation of the Rosebank distillery. In the meantime, I'm happy to taste another cask strength release from Cadenhead's, distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2008. Fresh and pungent nose on white fruit and lemon juice, honey and a little...

Score 86/100

Rosebank 1981 25 Year Old

This Rosebank was part of Diageo’s 2007 special releases. Distilled in 1981, only 4’710 bottles were put on sale. The nose is massive and has got something acerbic such as hints of furniture polish, wax and cardboard – not bad, rather very interesting. With water there are biscuits and lemon and a hint of coffee right at the end. The palate is...

Score 88/100

Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990 Special Release 2011

In 2011 Diageo released seven whiskies in their so-called Special Releases. A 32 Year Old Brora, a 12 Year Old Lagavulin, a 12 Year Old Caol Ila Unpeated, the Port Ellen 11th Release, a 25 year Old Knockdu, a 20 Year Old Port Dundas single grain and this 21 Year Old Rosebank. One thing they have in common. They are uncommonly expensive. This...

Score 87/100

Rosebank 12 Year Old

As we all know, Rosebank will never return. The distillery was mothballed in 1993 and all buildings and contents were sold to British Waterways in 2002. In the same year the maltings were demolished, and metal thieves reportedly stole the original stills in 2008. Nowadays, Scottish Canals are looking to redevelop the site into restaurants, office...

Score 81/100