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Whisky Review: The Glenrothes Vintage 2004

We review The Glenrothes Vintage 2004, said to have a real sweetness from the sherry casks adding the signature fruity Glenrothes spirit.

OVERALL RATING

8
$65.00
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Tasting Notes

About:

This expression was at The Glenrothes distillery in 2004, filled in American oak Sherry seasoned casks to mature for 13 years, and bottled in 2017 at 43% ABV. The distillery describes it as “highly collectible,” with 3,150 bottles released in the U.S. – retailing for $65 (for 750 mL).
Appearance:
Tawny, aged gold in bottle and glass.
Nose:
Tropical and honeyed sweetness, and brandied cherries with ash lingering in the background.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is surprisingly slick and creamy, yet lighter than expected. There’s butterscotch, vanilla bean, oak and baking spices, and a roasted savory quality to balance the sweet. The finish is rounded out with an earthy, subtly cacao smokiness (markedly different from and milder than peat).
Finish:
Comments:
The American oak Sherry casks imparted a sweetness and nuttiness that makes for a brighter and lightly sweeter scotch that is lovely — it offers a chance for other elements of the whisky to come through without being weighed down or overshadowed with peat or any heaviness. For single malt lovers as well as drinkers who may typically veer away from scotch that’s too smokey, it offers something interesting and easy to sip.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Sarah Coppola

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