Conceived and crafted by the cellar master himself, using 100% first-fill sherry casks, bottled once the expert's preferred strength has been reached.
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 catalog. 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: Sweet and rich, with fruity aromas suggesting baked apple, pear and peach. These are soon joined by a rich caramel note, reminiscent of sweet butterscotch. All these aromas are mellow, round and mouth-watering.
Mouth: Firm and full-bodied, richly fruity from the start, the powerful, fresh taste soon becomes deliciously sweet and salty, with a hint of salt amid the spicy intensity.
Finish: Quite long, it finishes smoothly, dry, slightly spicy and slightly refreshing.
Nose: Rich notes of sherry, dried fruit and dark chocolate. Mouth: A creamy texture with flavors of candied fruit, honey and nuts. Finish: A long, warm finish, marked by woody and spicy notes.
Nose: Notes of resin, candied orange peel and fresh oak.
Mouth: Rich, spicy, creamy, vanilla and orange peel.