The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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A 12-year-old from Speyside's Glenrothes, matured only in sherry-seasoned oak casks. Light sweetness of banana, melon and vanilla with a touch of cinnamon.

Natural colour

Details

Brand	The Glenrothes
Distillery	The Glenrothes
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Light and fragrant, with banana and vanilla.
Palate: Banana, lemon and melon, with a hint of cinnamon.
Finish: Long and sweet, with gala melon and light spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
Highball

Light and fruity, it is easy to enjoy neat or on the rocks. In a highball, the melon and citrus notes come through fresh and lively.

Food pairing

Prosciutto and melon, fruit desserts or mild cheeses.

Background & production

The 12 Year Old from The Glenrothes, in the village of Rothes in Speyside. The distillery first ran spirit in 1879 and is owned today by Edrington.

In 2018 the brand moved from vintage releases to an age-statement range, the Soleo Collection. The 12 Year Old is part of it and is matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned oak casks. The whiskies in the collection are bottled at natural colour.

It is bottled at 40% ABV.