A rich,rewarding wintery dram. Amazing balance.
Martine Nouet
The Glenrothes
Brand
25 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
25
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
43%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Deep,warm. A citrussy kaleidoscope. Gingerbread.\rCandied orange. Bergamot. Cedar. A distant scent of burning embers.\rOrange custard.
Palate: Silky. Round, luscious; the citrussy profile blooms,framed by an elegant oak dryness.
Finish: Harmonious,oak driven in a delicate way. A pleasant peppery dust feel.
Comment: A rich,rewarding wintery dram. Amazing balance.
Score: 8.8
Taster
Nose: Mature and fruity with raisin,fruit pie,straw,malt loaf,dunnage warehouse,lightly fungal yet still\rfresh. Lightly smoked,rich thick fruits,waxed floors.Complex.
Palate: Thick, firm and dry with gripping tannins. Opens slowly.Big, mushroom/truffle notes. No water needed,but time is vital.
Finish: Becomes sweeter and more gentle. Touch of vanilla pod and dried orange peel.
Comment: Slow,elegant and complex.
Score: 9.2
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