About the distillery: Glenrothes (pronounced "Glen-roth-es") was founded in 1878 by a distiller from nearby Macallan. The Speyside whisky is most commonly used in blends such as Cutty Sark and the Famous Grouse, but several independent labeling of single malt are available and since 1994, bottlings directly from the distributor.
Tasting notes: Nose is very spirity with hints of barley and citrus (spirit smell mellows with water). Caramel color and matching taste; young sweet flavor with a sharp and spicy finish. Noticeable release with a drop of water yield many more complexities of flavor.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Friday, June 12, 2009
Glen Garioch 15
About the distillery: There has been a distillery on the site of this Eastern Highlands producer since 1785. Glen Garioch closed briefly between 1995 and 1997, so this bottle was from the old owners, who cultivated a more peaty taste than most highlands maltsters.
Tasting notes: Burnt sweet smell; medium length; mellow burnt syrup taste; very smooth, lacking in complexity; shallow finish, rich and flowery but lacking penetration.
You will like this if you like: A mellow islay whisky; a younger Macallan; Dalwinnie 15.
Rating: taster one, 76; taster two, 82; taster three, 79. Average: 79.
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