Glenrothes 1996 TWA Exclusively selected for Heligoland

BrandGlenrothesCask#n/a
SeriesExclusively selected for HeligolandVintage1996
BottlerThe Whisky Agency (TWA)Bottled2014
CasksRefill HogsheadAge18yo
ABV52.4%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID55350Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
Very aromatic malt.
The alcohol is very well integrated.

Very salivating on the palate.

Overall I rate this Whisky 89/100 points

  • Nose: 89/100 points
    Light fruits, vanilla, caramel, citrus fruits, herbs, nice aromatic nose. Floral notes come through.

  • Taste: 89/100 points
    Nice start. Sweet and fruity, vanilla, caramel, nuts, some malt, oak, spicy, it gets slightly hot. Herbs.

  • Finish: 88/100 points
    Strongly aromatic. Sweet fruity. delicious. getting a little dry at the end.

Review written on 2022-04-14