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Whisky Review: The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

We review The Glenrothes 12 Year Old, a member of the distillery's newly released Soleo Collection. Instead of vintage dates, it uses traditional age statements.

OVERALL RATING

7
$55.00
  • Margarett Waterbury is a whiskey enthusiast and industry expert.
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Tasting Notes

About:

12 years old, 80 proof, aged in sherry-seasoned casks, natural color. Suggested retail pricing of $55.
Appearance:
Dark gold
Nose:
A light aroma of mint, melon, honey, and nut brittle. There’s a fair bit of sherry on the nose, with walnut, apple skins, and a touch of struck match.
Palate:
A soft, creamy mouth feel that’s very much contiguous with the nose. There’s more honey, more melon, more mint, and more nut brittle. Things move along with a touch of vanilla bean, a light dusting of cinnamon and clove, and a short, sweet, sugary finish that reminds me of glazed donut holes.
Finish:
Comments:
Light, easy going, not terribly complex but certainly enjoyable. It’s not as dense or chewy as you might expect from its sherry-centric cask program, but its pleasantly fruity tones and silky texture are certainly appealing. The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is a good candidate for an aperitif whisky, and might go well with pre-dinner savories like cheese, nuts, and salami.

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.

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is the author of "Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies" and a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in the beverage industry. Her work has graced the pages of numerous publications, including Whisky Advocate, Food and Wine, Spirited Magazine, Artisan Spirit, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, and many others. She also boasts editorial experience as the former managing editor of Edible Portland and as a co-founder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash. In recognition of her talent, Margarett received the Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year award in 2017 and was awarded fellowships for the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and 2019.

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