Glenrothes 1990-2015, 24 years, 55.7% alc. Cadenhead's Glenrothes 1990-2015, 24 years, 55.7% alc.
Bottler: Cadenhead's
Expansion: sherry casks
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Limited to 966 bottles
Nose: Thick sherry and despite the strength no alcohol. Rum pot, raisins and other dried red fruits. In addition to dark chocolate, cherries and the smell of cigars in the humidor, very pleasant. With some time, the fruit decreases, the chocolate is stronger and mild coffee aromas are added, cocoa and sweetened cappuccino.
Palate: Even stronger sherry, very fruity and deep, occupies the entire mouth. Dried fruits in dark chocolate, marzipan, raisins, cranberries and currants, maybe even tangerines. The cocoa is then bitter, the coffee comes back, but rather as an espresso, quite strong. The oak wood brings a nice and slightly bitter spiciness, pepper and even some gunpowder.
Finish: Very long and yet pleasantly round. The fruitiness comes back to the beginning again, but then turns quickly into coffee chocolate and nougat chocolates. Then add the seasoning, pepper, chili and red pepper. I also find tobacco again. The oak lingers longer.
Conclusion: Boom - and still a really great Sherrymalt. Dark, intense, multi-layered and without junk notes. Top whisky!
94/100 points (tasted 2015, approx. 125 €)
Thanks to Cadenhead`s Berlin for the rehearsal!
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