A complex, intense expression with notes of vanilla, pear and fresh ginger. 90% sherry casks, 72% 1st fill sherry casks.
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: A herbaceous, floral note immediately reveals itself through aromas of tomato plants and heather, accompanied by a hint of morello cherry and smoked bacon.
Mouth: Sweet and savory meet, with notes of smoked ham, raspberry jam and honey.
Finish: Characteristic coastal notes appear on the finish.
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: Peaty smoke, underlined by notes of orange peel, tangy fruit and a hint of ember. A hint of vanilla sweetness and some freshly sawn oak spices.
Mouth: Peaty with a stronger toasted note, some pepper, light balsamic acidity, sweet spices. Cedar and leather with nice complexity thanks to the sherry casks.
Finish: Harmonious. The sherry influence is clearly present, as are the sweet spices.
Nose:Seville orange, vanilla, pear and almond.
Mouth: Sweet and floral, ginger, pear and vanilla.