The Glenrothes 1969 42 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenrothes 1969 AD

The Glenrothes

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.7
★★★½

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
42 years
ABV
42.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Glenrothes
Distillation Year
1969
Bottling Year
2012
Cask Types
Sherry Cask

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Lowest Price:€2,575.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just poured a wee dram tonight 🥃. Proper smoky start, like a open fire 🔥. Then it gets sweet... honey? Toffee maybe. Warms yer chest right up. Bit rough at first but finishes smooth. Perfect for this rainy wether 🌧️. Dont need much else really. Cheers 🍻

2#2

Nose first - big hit of vanilla and honey 🍯, like walking into a baker's shop. Then it's all about that lovely smokiness, proper bonfire night stuff. First sip is warm and sweet, maybe a bit of orange peel? The smoke comes through after, not too overpowering though. Leaves a nice tingle, like cinnamon on toast. Goes down smooth for 40%. That honey sweetness stays with you, the smoke fades to a gentle background note. Really moreish 👍 Not too complex but blooming lovely. Would have another glass no problem. Perfect for a rainy evening in 🌧️

3#3

Oh blimey, this wisky's got some proper character, innit? 🥃 First off, get this right smooth vanilla hit... like butterscotch melted innit. Then 👇 *whooo* a bit of smoke comes thru, but not like a bonfire... more like, y'know, a cosy log burner in a pub. Wood's there too, yeah. Wait... 🍎 is that... dried fruit? Raisins maybe? Sneaky! Finish is long an' warm, innit. Like a hug from the inside. 😌 Right proper, this one.

4#4

Ahh, this one's a proper sipper, innit? 🥃 Nose hits ya with smoky goodness, like a bonfire on a misty moor. 😶‍🌫️ Then there's a sweet bit – honey and caramel, maybe a touch of toffee apple. 🍎 On the finish, gets a bit spicy and warm, with some dried fruit notes creepin' in. Lovely stuff, cheers! 🙌

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