Speyside, Scotland
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Dried fruit
Distillery
The Glenrothes whiskies
The Glenrothes is a distillery in the town of Rothes, in the heart of Speyside, founded in the 19th century. It is known for maturing its malt mainly in sherry-seasoned casks and for its fruity, spicy style. For a long time its whisky was key to blends such as Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse, and today it belongs to Edrington, the group behind The Macallan and Highland Park.
- Founded
- 1878
- Owner
- Edrington
- Origin
- Speyside, Scotland
- In the catalogue
- 3 whiskies
History, style and where to startSee it on the world mapThe Glenrothes official website(opens in a new tab)
Speyside, Scotland
The Glenrothes 18 Year Old
- Dried fruit
- Sweet
- Spicy
Speyside, Scotland
The Glenrothes Whisky Maker's Cut
- Dried fruit
- Spicy
- Sweet
Guide to The Glenrothes
History
The distillery began producing at the end of the 1870s, at a time of strong growth for Scotch whisky, and soon became one of the malts most appreciated by blenders. For years the malt brand belonged to the London house Berry Bros. & Rudd, which made it known with vintage bottlings, while the distillery remained in Edrington’s hands. In 2017 the brand returned to Edrington, which relaunched it with an age-statement range, the Soleo Collection, named after soleo, the sun-drying of grapes in Jerez. The house kept its characteristic round bottle.
House style
The Glenrothes combines fresh and ripe fruit, citrus, vanilla and spice, with a sherry influence that brings raisins and a richer sweetness without being heavy. It distils slowly in tall stills, which gives a clean, elegant spirit. It bottles with natural colour, and with age it gains dried fruit, candied orange and spice. It uses no peat. It is a style that pleases those looking for fruit and spice rather than power, and it is best appreciated neat, without ice, so as not to lose its nuances.
Average flavour profile of its 3 whiskies in the catalogue
Where to start
Start with The Glenrothes 12, a fruity, smooth malt that shows the house style well. If you want more intensity, Whisky Maker’s Cut offers powerful sherry at a modest price. And for a special occasion, the eighteen-year-old is a mature, very elegant malt.
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