The Glenrothes The Single Malts of Scotland 1990 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenrothes 1990 SMS

The Glenrothes

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
49.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Glenrothes
Distillation Year
12.11.1990
Bottling Year
25.03.2014
Cask Types
Bourbon barrel

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€113.25(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram of this 🥃 Nose is sweet, like honeycomb maybe? Taste... bit spicy at first then smoths out. Definatly get some fruit notes, pear or apple 🍐 Finish warms the chest nicely, very comforting. Leaves you feeling proper relaxed. Proper good for a Tuesday night tho. Cheers mates 🍻

2#2

Just had a sip of this whisky and it's bloody lovely! 😊 The nose hits with honey and a touch of fruit – kinda like a sunny orchard. 🍯🍎 Taste-wise, it's smooth with vanilla, maybe a hint of smoke in the back. Finish is warm and lingers on, nice and peaty. 🥃 Proper good for a chill evening. Cheers!

3#3

This whisky's got a right lovely kick! Starts with a bit of smokiness, like a bonfire on Guy Fawkes night 🎆, then mellows into honey and vanilla notes. Sweet but not too sweet, with a hint of spice that warms you up proper. I'd say it's a cracking dram for a chilly evening. 😊🍯🔥 Sometimes I get a whiff of caramel too, which is spot on. Really makes me feel all cozy and satisfied. Proper good stuff! 👍🥃

4#4

First sip... wow, that recieves a big hit of warmth right away. 🌶️ Spicey, like... cinnamon and maybe black pepper? It tingles. Then it opens up. Definetly getting fruit... like baked apples? And some honey. 🍯 Smooth. Right at the end, there's this lovely, toffee-like sweetness. Caramel, I think. Sticks around for ages. Really coats the mouth. Very nice. 😋

5#5

Oh this one's got a lovely bit of orange peel on the nose 🍊 and a gentle spice that lingers, like... cinnamon sticks maybe? Tastes proper rich, with some toffee or caramel notes, and a nice oakiness in the back. Feels quite full on the tongue, aye. A good 'un for a cold evening, that. 👍

6#6

This whisky's got a real smoky kick, with sweet honey and a touch of spice. Feels like autumn in a glass. 🍂

7#7

This whisky's got a right pleasant taste, innit? Rich and smooth with a spicy kick at the end. 🥃 Old barrel vibes, really warming on a cold night. 😌 Could taste some fruity notes too, maybe? 🍎 Not bad for a wee dram. 🇬🇧

8#8

Open the bottle and whoa — that first sniff is autumn orchards left in the sunshine 🍂. Warm apples, a bit of toffee, like your gran’s kitchen after she’s been baking. Take a sip and it coats the tongue nicely. Not harsh, more like a hug from the inside. Get some honey? Maybe a little spice that reminds me of cinnamon sticks. There’s a gentleness there, but also something sturdy. The finish lingers, softly. Like peat smoke after it’s cleared, leaving a cozy, sweetish warmth. Quite moreish, actually. Easy to drink, but has enough going on to keep me interested. A decent pour for a quiet evening in. 👍

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