Wilson & Morgan Glenrothes 25 Year

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This single cask of Glenrothes was distilled in 1990 and bottled at 53.3% from a pair of Oloroso Sherry Finished casks #1609-10. Only 6 bottles have come to KWM.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: minty, assorted jujubes and spearmint chew candies, become nuttier; cooked bacon wrapped dates filled with blue cheese, and Manuka honey; oak shavings from in a wood shop, Italian espresso, strawberry jam and Panda brand licorice; Moroccan marmalade and candied ginger and fennel seeds.

Palate: big, chewy, nutty and fruity; there is firm leather, loose leaf tobacco and dried dark fruits; more cooked bacon wrapped dates with blue chase; still jammy, more strawberry jam and marmalade with espresso and dark spices; the base of Manuka honey is still there with oak shavings and earthy dunnage warehouse notes.

Finish: spicy and leathery the finish is long with tobacco, dark fruits and spices.

Comment: this is a close to the edge, but not quite over it, it is a big, robustly sherried Glenrothes; fans of Macallan, Glendronach and Glenfarclas will find this one close to their hearts!

Producer's Description

"True in style to the very crisp and winey style of the distillery, this is a textbook Glenrothes. Nuts, dried apricots and peaches, with a touch of raisins and a biscuity background (but never straying from its essentially dry character) are the most immediately recognizable aromas. The influence of dry, nutty and fruity Oloroso sherry remains subtle, without overwhelming the distillate but on the contrary integrating and amplifying its original aromatic profile. The finale is lingering and raisiny, but still dry. A drop of water will make the flavours easier on the palate, taming its dryness, while still preserving the robust mouthfeel. A Special Release at cask strength for connoisseurs."

700 ml