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The Glenrothes Peated Cask Reserve
Single Malt
The Glenrothes // Speyside, Scotland
Released to US markets in April 2016, The Glenrothes Peated Cask Reserve is the newest addition to the Speyside distillery's Reserve Collection. This no-age-statement single malt was created by selecting and marrying 1992 Vintage casks, before finishing in used casks sourced from the peaty region of Islay (therefore, it's not exactly a peated whisky per se, but a non-peated Scotch that spent a few months in casks that held peated whisky).
Inspiration came from a time in the distillery's history, when The Glenrothes formed an association with Islay Distillery Co. in 1887.
Released to US markets in April 2016, The Glenrothes Peated Cask Reserve is the newest addition to the Speyside distillery's Reserve Collection. This no-age-statement single malt was created by selecting and marrying 1992 Vintage casks, before finishing in used casks sourced from the peaty region of Islay (therefore, it's not exactly a peated whisky per se, but a non-peated Scotch that spent a few months in casks that held peated whisky). Inspiration came from a time in the distillery's history, when The Glenrothes formed an association with Islay Distillery Co. in 1887.
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typeex-bourbon, refill sherry, ex-peated Islay whisky
Tasting Notes
"The peaty flavors provide only a small backdrop to the rest of the whisky, and try to elbow their way in without much success. It's also missing the toffee richness that Glenrothes is known for. There's a fair amount of vanilla and orange rind in the midpalate, and some bittersweet chocolate and salty nuts. However, the finish is quite thin, suggesting the twain didn't quite meet. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
80