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Whisky Glenrothes 12Y 70cl - Giftbox

Glenrothes
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Whisky 70 cl 40.0% vol Fruity, vanilla, light spices

$87.99−22%($125.70/ℓ)
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Technical information

Producer
Glenrothes
Type
Whisky
Format
70 cl
Gradation
40.0%
Aging
12 years
Aromatic profile
Fruity, vanilla, light spices
Ingredients
Malted barley, water, yeast
Type of cask
Ex-sherry and bourbon oak casks
Distillation method
Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations
2
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The Glenrothes 12Y Whisky is a refined Scottish distillate, matured for twelve years exclusively in oak casks that previously held sherry. This process imparts the whisky with a distinctive character and a complexity of aromas that make it unique in its class.

In the glass, it displays an intense and bright golden color. On the nose, it offers a rich and enveloping bouquet, with notes of dried fruit, honey, and light hints of sweet spices. Upon tasting, Glenrothes 12Y surprises with its smoothness, harmoniously balancing flavors of vanilla, dark chocolate, and a subtle trace of cinnamon.

This whisky is ideal for enjoying neat, perhaps after a meal, or with a splash of water to further enhance its aromas. The gift packaging in which it is presented also makes it an excellent choice for an elegant and refined gift, capable of satisfying the most discerning connoisseurs.

Distillery

Glenrothes

SpeysideScotlandSince 1878

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.
  • Water from four private estate sources, very soft
  • Slow distillation and tall stills to maximise the fruity character
  • Strong emphasis on sherry‑seasoned casks commissioned to specification
  • Core collection: The 15, The 18, The 25 (with premium editions and single cask/vintage releases)

Specialities

  • whisky
  • Scottish single malt
  • aged whisky
  • Speyside
The story
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.
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.
Raw materials
  • malted barley
  • spring water (private estate sources)
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)