The Glenrothes
8.2

The Glenrothes

Minister's Reserve

ABV 43%

Rounded, confident and complex. Old Glenrothes in \ntop form.

Gavin Smith

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith

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

Joe Bates

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

8.2
Overall Score

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