Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl / 57.9%
Sometimes it's tempting to wonder if Gordon & MacPhail have got a secret that the rest of the whisky industry haven't cottoned onto yet. Have they found a way of denying the angels their fair share? How can a 32-year-old refill American hogshead contain whisky at 57.9%?
When the whisky is Glenrothes, though, the answer is sadly more prosaic - at Glenrothes, new spirit is filled to cask at a much higher strength than the industry standard, averaging somewhere near 69% rather than the 63.5% adhered to by most Scottish distilleries.
Even so, 57.9% is still a very high strength for a whisky of this antiquity, and ensures that this 1988 Glenrothes 32-year-old Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength will have retained a pretty massive flavour concentration. This will be superb stuff.
Attributes
Distillery
Glenrothes
Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Series
Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside
Distilled Year
1988
Bottling Year
2021
Age
32
Limited Edition
Yes
Bottles Produced
182
Cask Number
16546
Cask Type
Refill American Hogshead
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV
57.9%
Pre-Owned
No
Tasting Notes
Rich Vanilla and pear aromas combine with a hint of honey.
Sweet flavours of tropical fruit lead to grapefruit and mixed nuts.
A medium-bodied finish with lingering pineapple.
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Glenrothes 1988-2021 | 32 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Single 16546
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2 bottles of this lovely single malt were bought as gifts. Sampled a couple of drams from one bottle and it went well above expectations. The quality, integrity, natural colour, cask strength ABV and value-for-money made these bottles 'no-brainers'.
Present us with more of these quality bottles at fair prices...and we'll buy more.
This is a heavily sherried dram that tastes of dates and raisins with a touch of honey and vanilla. It’s pretty soft and smooth without water but a few drops seem to thicken it up slightly and add hints of caramel. Absolutely gorgeous.
