The Glenrothes Select Reserve

Cheerful nose that's intensely sweet and aromatic, apple-blossom, sugared cereal, wildflower honey, all atop a wonderful layer of fairly pronounced petrichor... One of my favorite notes! Satisfying palate of sweet spiced apple-butter and malt, followed by a short-but-sweet, complimenting finish. For this gentle, simple style, I'm impressed. Despite being NAS, it has no obvious flaws (i.e. overly hot or disparate flavors) and it's quality and character redeem itself. Fairly priced (for now), this would be perfect for new single malt whisky drinkers, even if hardened old Islay fans turn their nose up at it...

Gift. Not tasted yet.