Glenrothes
2015 - Signatory Vintage 100 Proof #50
- 57.1
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Glenrothes Distillery, located in the town of Rothes, on Speyside, was established in 1879. Originally founded by James Stuart & Co., financial difficulties led to its takeover by a consortium of local businessmen. Glenrothes gained a reputation for producing high-quality whisky, often used in blends like Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse. It uses water that runs through the Glenrothes estate the distillery. It has its own on-site cooperage where...
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Glenrothes Distillery, located in the town of Rothes, on Speyside, was established in 1879. Originally founded by James Stuart & Co., financial difficulties led to its takeover by a consortium of local businessmen. Glenrothes gained a reputation for producing high-quality whisky, often used in blends like Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse.
It uses water that runs through the Glenrothes estate the distillery. It has its own on-site cooperage where they check each cask is up to their standards. Glenrothes typically matures its spirit in Sherry casks, both European and American oak, which gives it a rich, full character.
Formed in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington, the Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company offers a great range of small batch independent bottlings. They bottle one cask at a time, capitalising on the unique colour and flavour characteristics of each individual cask. They source all-natural malts from the best distilleries in Scotland, selecting the best single batches and bottling only the finest casks within those batches.
This bottling of Glenrothes is edition #50 of the Signatory Vintage 100 Proof range. Matured for 10 years in 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Butts. Bottled at 57.1% ABV, an un-chillfiltered single malt, with no added colouring.
It uses water that runs through the Glenrothes estate the distillery. It has its own on-site cooperage where they check each cask is up to their standards. Glenrothes typically matures its spirit in Sherry casks, both European and American oak, which gives it a rich, full character.
Formed in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington, the Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company offers a great range of small batch independent bottlings. They bottle one cask at a time, capitalising on the unique colour and flavour characteristics of each individual cask. They source all-natural malts from the best distilleries in Scotland, selecting the best single batches and bottling only the finest casks within those batches.
This bottling of Glenrothes is edition #50 of the Signatory Vintage 100 Proof range. Matured for 10 years in 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Butts. Bottled at 57.1% ABV, an un-chillfiltered single malt, with no added colouring.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig