WH-GLR-007 The Glenrothes Vintage-Sherry Cask Reserve

🥃 The Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve – Speyside Single Malt

The Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve is a distinguished expression from the Speyside distillery, matured entirely in first‑fill sherry casks (predominantly European oak) and bottled at 40% ABV.

📋 Features & Details

• Brand: The Glenrothes

• Expression: Sherry Cask Reserve (No age statement)

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Speyside, Scotland

• ABV: 40%

• Maturation: 100% first‑fill sherry casks (European oak)

• Bottled: Circa 2014–2016 timeframe (part of the Reserve Collection)

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orange peel, fruit cake, vanilla, gingerbread, black cherries, pear drops

• Palate: Spicy and oaky; ginger, crème brûlée, cinnamon, sultanas, raisins, a warm sherried sweetness

• Finish: Lingering spiciness with orange zest and nutmeg, accompanied by a mellow oak sweetness

🌟 Independent Review Highlights

• First expression from The Glenrothes matured exclusively in first‑fill sherry casks

• Rich and textured profile; distinct character for sherry‑cask enthusiasts

• Bottling is discontinued or hard to find, making it desirable for collectors

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Sherry‑cask devotees, Speyside single malt collectors, and whisky lovers seeking a distinctive Glenrothes expression

• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the sherry‑oak richness; a few drops of water can reveal subtler layers of fruit and spice

• Availability: Rare; often found via specialty retailers and collector markets

• Collector Notes: Condition (bottle fill level, label, seal integrity) strongly impacts value