ABV 43%
Rounded, confident and complex. Old Glenrothes in \ntop form.
Gavin Smith
The Glenrothes
Brand
Minister's Reserve
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2015
Year of Bottling
43%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Rich and sherried, with milk chocolate, ripe apples, ginger, sultanas, vanilla and worn leather.
Palate: Smooth and full, with honey, dark chocolate and rich, spicy tropical fruits. More leather, black pepper and pleasing aged oak.
Finish: Milky cocoa and soft oak.
Comment: Rounded, confident and complex. Old Glenrothes in \ntop form.
Score: 8.6
Taster
Nose: Rather pleasing fruity bouquet, orange blossom, light and \nvery gentle.
Palate: Sweeter fruit notes on the palate, mango, along with some woody notes and a hint of red chilli.
Finish: Lingering honey sweetness.
Comment: A complex whisky which demands not to be rushed.
Score: 7.7
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