Glenrothes whisky reviews (36)

  • Glenrothes 1988 vintage - The latest Vintage from Glenrothes

    By RobertH on 16th May 20122012-05-16T05:01:00

    88

    The nose is spicy with fruit overtones, a little brash for a 20 year old, but fairly complex with sweetness of vanilla and a touch of oak. The pallet is creamy sweet that moves in to spice on the finish… read more

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  • Glenrothes 25 Year old - Elegant and characteristic

    By WhiskyNotes on 7th May 20122012-05-07T07:22:00

    87

    The Glenrothes 25 years old is a limited expression originally destined for travel retail but as often it also appeared in regular stores. Although the yield was quite low, bottles are still found here… read more

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  • Glenrothes 13 Year Old G&M Reserve for Maltclan - Butter Cake

    By markjedi1 on 2nd Mar 20122012-03-02T13:59:00

    85

    Maltclan, the whisky club from Halle (Belgium), has just launched its inaugural club bottling. It was presented at several festivals in Belgium and has been going very strong since. Could this whisky … read more

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  • Glenrothes Robur Reserve - Nose surpasses the body

    By Smokehead on 29th Jan 20122012-01-29T16:23:00

    67

    A bottle gotten from duty free The nose is wonderful, fruity and vibrant,sweet, light banana toffee, a lovely speyside nose. Palate is light, it however only goes as far as confirming the nose with no … read more

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  • Glenrothes 1995 Vintage 16 Year Old - Highland Single Malt Part V

    By talexander on 13th Nov 20112011-11-13T18:48:00

    90

    The first Glenrothes I've had, very good. Light bodied, medium amber colour. Nose of papaya (!), musty sea air and vanilla. Light toffe on the palate with white pepper. Medium finish. Not as complex as… read more

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  • Glenrothes Robur Reserve - Solid and smooth

    By markas101 on 12th Oct 20112011-10-12T18:50:00

    82

    Compliments of Dad, visit to Sheffield. A slightly subdued bourbon aroma, very little alcohol or harshness. Smooth, not overly complex, caramel and alcohol come through. Quite nice, relaxed, although not… read more

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  • Glenrothes 1995 vintage - Well made young rothes /good price

    By galg on 17th Sep 20112011-09-17T16:09:00

    83

    Nose : Thick butterscotch , “lotus” biscuits , sweet.  Vanilla and wee hints if zest( lemon) & spices.  Classic stuff. Apples and some sultanas add fruity and sweet notes. Palate: Chocolaty at first then… read more

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  • Glenrothes 42 Year Old Malts of Scotland - Tannin

    By markjedi1 on 12th Aug 20112011-08-12T10:56:00

    85

    I have previously only tasted two Glenrothes, the Select Reserve and the Vintage 1987. Oh, let’s not forget the Wemyss Toffee Apples, a single cask Glenrothes in disguise from 1990. But what I’ll be t… read more

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  • Glenrothes Select Reserve - Glenrothes Sampler

    By joshk on 25th Jul 20112011-07-25T12:21:00

    85

    I acquired the Glenrothes Select Reserve from a tasting 3-pack that contained the Select Reserve, 1991/2008, and 1985/2005. I've had it a few times before from various bottles but my notes are based on… read more

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  • Glenrothes Select Reserve - Select Reserve Tasting

    By Rosal on 1st Mar 20112011-03-01T19:40:00

    88

    Nose: Rich fruit impression. Hints of Vanilla. Taste: Sweet then spicy. Relaxing taste of oranges. Finish: The Spice takes hold and lasts. Nice warm feeling

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