The Glenrothes

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The Glenrothes

ABV: 43%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

7.5

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spice, spirit and citrus. Fruitiness too, with a combination of pale sultanas and sharp woodland berries.

Palate

Slightly spirity, spicy and with mixed peel character.

Finish

Biscuity.

Comment

Youthful, but without the lip-smacking class of the older vintages.

Taster Score

7.5

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