The Glenrothes Vintage Reserve

This is a very light whiskey. I disagree with the thought that it lacks complexity. There are several different layers of flavors. Honey and vanilla are the first wave followed by the floral notes. Great bottle for the Spring.

I got a chance to sample this at a bar recently and I found it a very pleasant dram. The nose features a nice mix of honey, vanilla and grain notes. These flavors are repeated on the palate but a hint of sherry is lurking beneath the surface to keep things interesting. On the negative side, the mouth feel is a bit thin (you could call it "light" if you're being charitable) and the finish is quite short - don't even think of adding water to this whisky. Overall, The Glenrothes Vintage Reserve is not what I would call an overtly complex or bold scotch, but sometimes you're in the mood for something mellow and this fits the bill quite nicely.