The Soleo Collection introduces brand-new whiskies: 10 Years Old, 12 Years Old, Whisky Maker's Cut, 18 Years Old and 25 Years Old. It has replaced the Vintage and Reserve catalogs. While the product range has changed significantly, the character remains the same. As ever, old oak sherry casks define The Glenrothes. Almost 90% of the distillery's aging casks have contained sherry, a wine made from white grapes near the Andalusian town of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Nose: Notes of subtly spiced cereals, mango, papaya and pea pods. Traces of hard toffee and light oak chips. A drop of water reveals notes of cinnamon brioche and salted caramel.
Mouth: Silky and fluid with an intense taste of sweet butterscotch, a spicy-dry and woody intensity. The addition of water softens the honeyed sweetness of the creamy, smooth Swiss milk chocolate, with just a hint of salt in the mid-palate. The mild spices now keep the sweetness in check.
Finish: Short and rather intense, with spicy chili pepper notes.
Nose: Bunnahabhain Equinox & Solstice 11 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of peat, dried fruit and honey. Feel: On the palate, there are notes of cereal, vanilla and ripe fruit, with a light iodine touch characteristic of Islay whiskies. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to woody and spicy nuances, for a tasting full of character.
Nose: Laphroaig 10 years bt.15 Cask Strenght reveals intense notes of peat smoke, sea salt and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals powerful flavors of peat, burnt wood and caramel, with a creamy, smooth texture. Finish: The finish is long and lingering, marked by notes of pepper, candied fruit and vanilla, leaving a warm mouthfeel.
Nose: Enchanting aromas of dried fruit, chocolate and vanilla. Mouth: An explosion of fruity flavors, caramel and warm spices. Finish: A long, smooth finish, leaving delicate notes of oak and ripe fruit on the palate.