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Brand
The Glenrothes
Expression
Vintage 1985
Whisky type
Single Malt
Distillery
The Glenrothes Distillery
Origin
Speyside, Scotland
Year distilled
1985
Year launched/bottled
2005
ABV.
43.00%
Source
The Glenrothes
In collection

Review by The Glenrothes

Colour

Golden, clear and bright.

Nose

Rich, fruity, raisins and sultanas

Palate

Soft, smooth, oak, vanilla and sultanas.

Finish

Good length, medium sweet finish.

Note

Talk about bounce-backability. We first released the 1985 Vintage in 1997. It was popular then for its aromatic spicyness. Our master blender, John Ramsay, has now agreed that the last remaining drops of this Vintage be vatted and bottled for the latest version of this great Vintage. The memories of the previous bottling are present but the benefit of additional years has increased the complexity and perhaps delicacy of this deliciously oaky-honeyed dram. From an afternoon dram this has turned into an evening delight. A classic to accompany many puddings and thereafter.

Source: The Glenrothes