The Glenrothes / 1978 Vintage Malt

The Glenrothes

1978 Vintage Malt

ABV 43%
REVIEWED Issue 71

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Specifications

Brand: The Glenrothes
Expression: 1978 Vintage Malt
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 43%
Country/Region: Scotland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 71

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Restrained. Obvious maturity. Great concentration of mellowed fruits, chestnut puree, caramel flan,fadedvanilla,some mushroom,leaf mulch.
Palate: Very soft with a beautiful flow of flavours over the tongue. Pontefract cakes (liquorice),hot cross buns. A'slow' whisky. Then just as it seems to be dying like an autumn bonfire...
Finish: ...the spices light up the finish.
Comment: You need to concentrate hard on this one as it does not give up its complexities immediately.

8.7

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Intense,fruity. Raisins. Fruit loaf. Crème caramel. A pleasant balsamic note. Pine needles. Thesherry signature shows up.
Palate: Crisp and a bit stiff at start. The fruit cake notes,so luscious on the nose,are like being squeezed in anoaky grip.
Finish: Dry,spicy and slightly bitter.
Comment: Strange fellow with an austere halo. Seems unable to jump out of its oaky frame. It needs time to open up.

7.8

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