Glenrothes 10 Years Old 2009 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Adelphi (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 65.5%           Age: 10 Years            Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): N/A
Date of Distilling: 2009
Date of Bottling: 2020
Matured In: a refill Oloroso Sherry Butt
Un-Chillfiltered

The Glenrothes Distillery is an award winning Speyside Single Malt Whisky of exceptional quality. A combination of many factors including unusually slow distillation process in tall copper pot stills deliver a characteristic sweet, fruity and elegant spirit. Each expression has its own unique personality, underpinned by the distinctive, hallmark characteristics of the distillery – ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and an exquisite spicy finish all encased in the creamiest of textures and with a complex and well-poised balance.

Adelphi exist to identify the very small number of casks that have produced the ultimate whiskies. The criteria for selection include rarity and maturity, but above all flavour. These whiskies are both rare and sought-after – these very special casks are so rare that, on average, Adelphi accepts a mere 4% that it is offered. Each single cask of whisky matures its contents very differently, imparting its own character to the whisky it holds and, as a result, there are never two Adelphi’s quite the same.

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2009 at the Glenrothes distillery before being placed in a refill Oloroso sherry butt and left to mature for 10 years. In 2020 it was bottled at 65.5% abv as part of the Adelphi Selection.

Only 508 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Walls chocolate ice-cream with vanilla sponge cake, milk chocolate digestives and fresh feijoas.

Palate: Salted caramel truffles, Black Forest Gateaux.

Finish: Slightly meaty, long and leaves the tongue tingling.