Rosebank 1974 18 Year Old Signatory

Rosebank Signatory Distilled 1989

It's always a treat to sample some juice from a closed distillery so it was nice to sample this particular expression from the Lowlands. The pleasant nose starts of quite fresh and chock full of greens - almost a wet grassy morning hue in the air followed by big yellow lemons being drizzled on hard boiled candies. Finally a touch of mint and a...

Score 87/100

Rosebank 8 Year Old (1970s)

sample from a friend OB from the 70s Nose: Light and fruity, and the floral notes one would expect, just well-defined and elegantly beautiful. This strikes me with the complementary layers - first, the light, sweet barley/malty quality. Close behind it is lemon zest in refined vanilla with some spring and summer flowers dropped in. Last, and with...

Score 88/100

Rosebank 1981 22 Year Old

The Rare Malts Selection from Diageo already boasts 4 Rosebank. A 19yo from 1979, a 20yo from 1979, a 20yo from 1981 and a 22yo from 1981. We are tasting the final one. The nose, once you get past the alcohol, bursts with pears and lime, but is also slightly farmy. Freshly cut grass and hay. A mild hint of dried figs. A whiff of apricot marmalade....

Score 86/100

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