The Glenrothes Vintage Reserve

My scoring system often gets me high points for some whiskies, and even with that system this dram couldn't make it to 4.0. Don't get me wrong, it is not a bad dram at all, but what it has in complexity on the nose just couldn't deliver into the palate and the finish is way to short and a little boring. Bottled at 40%abv, golden color. On the nose is quite a jewel. Lots of aroma notes:Hazelnut, Cocoa Milk powder, Wedding cake, Raisins, Nice aroma not savage nor dim, After a while pear or green apples appear, After a longer while lemonade appears. Prunes also. On the palate is easy, with Almonds, Nutty and Oaky, Cinnamon and Plain old wood. Finish is very short with cinnamon hints. Overall i give this dram a 79 over 100, and that is because the nose is so great.

Good, smooth. But the Sherry and Bourbon cask reserves are a bit tastier. My Rating Glossary: Two Stars: "I'd rather be drinking lite beer." Two 1/2 Stars: "Posh rubbish." Three Stars: "I love whisk(e)y. This is average love." Three 1/2 Stars: "May buy again." Four Stars: "I've got to get you into my life." Four 1/2 Stars: "Better than drugs." Five Stars: "Life is good. Whisky makes it better."

Quite bland.

Really interesting dram. The initial scent I find is fresh hay. Cereal, a bit of citrus zest, cinnamon and clove are also there. Full mouth feel and very smooth but then something really interesting happens after the slight heat at the end, all of a sudden is gone with such a subtle finish. It is like star fruit if you have ever had it. You eat it and it is crisp and juicy and once you swallow, almost nothing. 🥃