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Whisky Review: The Glenrothes Vintage 2001

We review The Glenrothes Vintage 2001, a single malt from Scotland with an unexpected set of tropical flavors.

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Tasting Notes

About:

Speyside Single Malt Scotch is packaged in the short, stout, 750-milliliter bottle The Glenrothes typically uses for its whiskies. It’s 43% alcohol by volume. Distilled in 2001 and bottled sometime since 2012.
Appearance:
In the glass, it takes on an amber hue that is slightly on the darker side of Scotch.
Nose:
Leads with a sweet, slightly tart blend of citrus and tropical fruits, tempered with slightly smoky woody aroma and a touch of salty sea mist, all of which takes me to a beach on a small Polynesian island.
Palate:
Hits the tongue with a complex blend of sweet but earthy Madagascar vanilla balanced by the bitter, woody smokiness I find typical of oak cask aging. That gives way a building spiciness that turns into an onslaught of cinnamon and ginger, which then subsides into light burn around the edges of the tongue and the top of the mouth with a smoky sweetness towards the back of the mouth. Final Thoughts: While not exceptional, The Glenrothes Vintage 2001 is a strong, dependable choice. It’s a bit too spicy for me, which I found limits its potential for a complex blend of flavors, it still has a enough complexity in its marriage of smoky bitterness and earthy sweetness to leave me satisfied. Score: 81/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF THE GLENROTHES VINTAGE 2001]
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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.

Aaron Knapp

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