The Glenrothes Distillery, known for producing vintage single malt whiskies that are chosen at the peak of their maturity, is proud to introduce three new non-age statement single malt expressions–The Reserve Collection: Sherry Cask Reserve, Bourbon Cask Reserve and Vintage Reserve.
The Glenrothes Reserves are a blend of rare and limited Vintages married together in perfect harmony to produce distinctive expressions. Each Vintage is thoughtfully chosen to give the final product character, maturity and balance while maintaining the characteristic flavor profile of The Glenrothes Distillery.
Sherry Cask Reserve is the first all first-fill sherry cask expression from The Glenrothes; it is matured predominantly in European oak, which delivers a greater array of flavors than the American equivalent and, in particular, the resinous and dried fruit character underpinning the sherry top notes. “The texture is deliciously creamy, a hallmark of The Glenrothes, which develops into a kaleidoscopic rainbow of soft spicy and fruity flavors on the palate, balanced in perfect harmony with lingering overtones of sherry and Spanish oak,” says Ronnie Cox, Brands Heritage Director for The Glenrothes.
The Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve (40% ABV; $59.99 SRP)
Appearance: Burnished gold
Nose: Orange peel, fruitcake, vanilla, gingerbread, black cherries, pear drops
Palate: Spicy, ginger, oaky notes, crème brûlée
Finish: Lingering spiciness with orange peel notes
Awards: Double Gold – WSWA 2015
5 out of 5 Stars – Exceptional Difford’s Guide 2015
Recommended – Whisky Magazine 2015
Bourbon Cask Reserve is matured exclusively in American oak refill bourbon casks and laid to rest in the warehouse, allowing the whisky to pull the aromas and flavors embedded in the grain of the wood. Says Cox: “Bourbon Cask Reserve is a whisky that is rooted in Scotland but is a nod to our American cousins and the importance of American Bourbon casks to the Scotch whisky industry. These casks deliver flavors of vanilla, citrus and delicate floral notes producing a dram which is creamy, sweet and impeccably balanced.”
The Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve (40% ABV; $59.99 SRP)
Appearance: Pale straw, clear and bright
Bouquet: Fresh, floral, coconut, American oak vanilla
Palate: Soft mellow, crème brûlée and berry fruits
Finish: Smooth, sweet, medium length
Vintage Reserve is the expression that best epitomizes The Glenrothes Vintage Single Malt philosophy of bottling whisky only once it has reached the peak of its maturity. The new expression comprises 10 different vintages from the last three decades: 1989, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. The combination of different vintages aged in a variety of casks creates a balanced whisky with mature experience and vibrant youth: the most venerable constituent (a full 25 years old) is Vintage 1989, bringing mellow oak and dried fruits; the greatest proportion is Vintage 1998, adding soft, mature, sweet vanilla; the more youthful vintages add exuberance and lemon citrus notes. “Whisky enthusiasts want to know what they are buying and, as ever, we are happy to oblige by being open and transparent about the 10 vintages assembled together for Vintage Reserve, our most complex Reserve to date,” says Cox.
The Glenrothes Vintage Reserve (40% ABV; $54.00 SRP)
Appearance: Brassy gold
Bouquet: Unusually fragrant, soft in style, wafts of mature citrus and honeycomb accompanied with characteristic red fruits
Palate: Very soft silky/creamy mouth-feel. Red berry fruits swirl and dominate with time over the nebulous nuttiness
Finish: Mid to long citrus and honeyed vanilla and the faint reminder of 1st fill sherry casks
Awards: Gold – The Scotch Whisky Masters 2015
Double Gold – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2015
The Reserve Collection is available in the U.S. market nationwide. For more information about The Glenrothes, which is imported by Anchor Distilling Company, visit www.glenrothes.com.
