The Glenrothes 2001

Rich malty sweet nose. Taste is caramel with citrus. Very good easy drinking scotch. 82

Compared with the Select Reserve, the nose is richer with (toned-down almost Macallan-like) sherry. Apple, some ginger, sharp honey, mild oak and more beloved petrichor, Glenrothes seems to have a more pronounced note of this than other distilleries... earning them my admiration. Creamy vanilla follows you to the palate, which also conveys apple and nutty malt. Finish is medium length with a touch of baking spices. A light and easy-to-enjoy dram, quality, but nothing earth shaking. Dry glass: malt chocolate.

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