Raw materials
malted barley
spring water (private estate sources)
Distillery
Glenrothes
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Glenrothes.
Glenrothes is a Speyside distillery based in Rothes, Scotland, renowned for elegant, fruity single malts primarily matured in sherry‑seasoned casks commissioned to the producer's specification.
whisky
Scottish single malt
aged whisky
Speyside
Producer range
Producer range Glenrothes
Spirit categories
whisky
Scottish single malt
aged whisky
Speyside
Representative products
The 15
The 18
The 25
The 32 (private client)
Maker's Cut
Vintage releases / single cask bottlings (e.g. 1978, 1987, 1995, 1999, 40yo, 50yo - archival editions)
Casks and ageing vessels
sherry‑seasoned casks (commissioned to specification)
ex‑bourbon casks (complementary use)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production based on private estate spring water, slow fermentations and distillations (a slower flow than average) with tall copper stills for increased copper contact; controlled maturation in sherry‑seasoned casks commissioned to the producer's specification.
Distillation
Slow distillation at reduced flow with tall stills to maximise copper contact and produce a bright, fruity, refined new‑make spirit.
Ageing
Maturation mainly in sherry‑seasoned casks commissioned to specification by the producer; precise ageing management to balance spirit and wood notes.
Producer history Glenrothes
Production at the Glenrothes site dates back to the late 19th century (distilling activity around 1878–1879). During the 20th century the distillery underwent several changes of ownership and operational phases; the brand and management were reorganised (including periods involving Highland Distillers/Edrington and a phase when the brand was owned by Berry Bros & Rudd). In 2017 the brand The Glenrothes was reunited with the distillery under Edrington ownership, which currently oversees the brand.
Production philosophy
Pursuit of elegance through patience and precision: use of the estate's spring water, slow distillation to preserve delicate aromatics, and careful maturation management in high‑quality casks to achieve fragrant, fruity profiles.
Territory
Rothes, in the heart of Speyside (Scotland). Water comes from the Estate's private sources, filtered through ancient rock formations, contributing to a very soft spirit profile.
Glenrothes
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