The Glenrothes Vintage Reserve Speyside Scotch Whisky (750 ml)

A combination of ten vintages from Glenrothes, using whiskies that are said to some of the finest examples of their individual vintages. The first release was made up of whiskies from 1989 (said to offer dried fruit and oak notes), 1992, 1997, 1998 (over a quarter of the vatting with plenty of vanilla), 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (bringing uplifting citrus elements).

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: That citrus certainly comes through but soon richer, honeyed fruit cake with fresh red cherry emerges.

Palate: Medium bodied. Sweet, but very grain-forward. Hay, banana, blanched almonds (marzipan), and a more subdued citrus flavor; like crystallized orange peel. Slightly bitter, with a touch of charcoal but not much oak presence.

Finish: Sweet nuts, honey and lemon and a hint of cranberry.