The Glenrothes 1997 19 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenrothes 1997 W-F

The Glenrothes

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.3
★★★

10 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
19 years
ABV
51.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Glenrothes
Distillation Year
1997
Bottling Year
2016
Cask Types
Sherry butt

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€156.25(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just tried this neat. 🥃 Nose is sweet, like vanilla pod and a hint of smoke 🔥. Palate... warm, bit spicy on the tounge. Got some dark fruit flavours too 🍇. Finish lingers longer than expected. Realy solid dram for a rainy evening 🌧️. Cheers.

2#2

Ooft, this dram’s got a right lovely nose on it 🍯 First sniff—pure heather honey drizzled over stewed pears, wi’ a cheeky whiff of citrus peel trailing behind 🍊 Then a wee prickle o’ cinnamon an’ nutmeg dances in, not too loud, like a cosy fireplace cracklin’ on a damp evening 🔥 Sippin’ it, the mouthfeel’s like melted butter—silky but wi’ a bit o’ grip. Flavours? Think caramelised brown sugar, a dribble o’ vanilla custard, and a whisper of dark chocolate right at the back 🍫 There’s a faint orchard fruit thing too—apple cores an’ a jammy berry that lingers. The finish? Warm an’ slow, leavin’ a gentle tingle o’ oak spice an’ a tiny whisp o’ smoke. Honestly, it’s like a hug from yer nan—comfy but wi’ just edgy enough to keep ye interested. Proper winter sipper, this. 🥃

3#3

Woah, that's a proper treat. Smokey, but like... a sweet bonfire, if that makes sense? 🤔 First sip, get loads of vanilla and caramel. Rich, ya know? Then a bit of spice creeps in - cinnamon maybe? Makes it interesting. 🥃 Finish is long and warm, slightly fruity. Like stewed apples. Real smooth though. Easy to drink, but got proper depth. 👍

4#4

Oh, this one's a real treat. 😊 First whiff is all cosy: honey, maybe some stewed plums? Then comes a lovely bit of vanilla custard and a proper touch of old leather. It's got a nice, smooth weight on the tongue. Really quite warming. 🌿🔥 Tastes a bit like a spiced apple tart, I reckon. A tiny bit of that smoky, peaty note comes through at the end – but not too much. Just a gentle reminder it's a proper whisky. A right lovely drop for a quiet evening.

5#5

Hmm, not quite sure what I'm looking at here, mate! This list looks like a bit of a jumble... letters, commas, quotes all over the shop. 🤔 Can't really pick out any clear flavours or notes from this. Is this the right list? Might have been a copy-paste mix-up or something. If you've got the actual tasting notes - you know, the words describing the smell and taste, like 'smoky', 'vanilla', 'fruity' - pop 'em over and I'll have a proper go at describing it from a punter's point of view! Cheers. 🥃

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