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Vintage 1978
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1978 -
2008 |
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43% |
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Character: Rich vanilla, fruit compote and
intense spice
Checked: Alan Reid 3/11/78
Approved: John Ramsay 7.1.08
Bottled: 2008 |
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Glenrothes,
1978 Vintage (Scotland)
The latest ‘vintage’ bottling from The Glenrothes distillery in
the heart of Speyside will be the last from the 1970s, with
previous releases having dated from 1979, 1972, 1973 and, most
recently, 1976. According to the distillers, “Back in 1994 the
Vintage concept challenged the preconceptions of single malt
Scotch whisky; it was inspired by the understanding of Berry
Bros & Rudd – the wine merchant distributors of The Glenrothes –
that, historically, variations in spirit and whisky flavour from
one distillery were completely natural. In a Scotch whisky
industry obsessed by consistency, few were prepared to admit
that one bottling might be slightly different from the next.
Other distillers have followed our example since.” This is the
second 1978 vintage to be bottled by The Glenrothes and it
offers a floral nose of malt, toffee and stewed fruits. Apricot
jam and delicate smoke. Comparatively fresh and lively for its
age. Citrus fruits, vanilla and honey are present on the palate,
with intense and slightly smoky spiciness. The finish is long
and rich, with lingering sweet spices and finally ground ginger.
Another winner from The Glenrothes. 43.0% ABV, 70cl, £400.00,
Berry Bros & Rudd, specialist whisky merchants. |
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1978 - 1999 |
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43% |
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Character: Bottom minds of vanilla
Checked: Duncan Stevens 18/2/78
Approved: R.H.Fenwick 19.8.98
Bottled: 1999 |
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Whiskyfun by Serge |
Glenrothes 1978/1999
(43%, OB, restricted release) Colour: gold-amber. Nose: very
similar to the old 8yo despite the extra-12 years in wood. Maybe
even drier. Takes off very slowly, with a gentle honeyness and
hints of pollen and dandelions. Smoked tea, herbal teas (chamomile),
roasted nuts, hints of orange zests and fresh butter. Rather
subtle, certainly not big. Actually, this one is curiously ‘silent’,
even after a good fifteen minutes. Restricted indeed ;-). Mouth:
again, this is no big whisky, but it’s a bit more talkative than
on the nose. Malt, ‘dark’ honeys, cappuccino, burned bread...
Grows bigger at the middle, more candied and caramelised. Milk
chocolate, nougat... Quite some tannins in the background, that
make it a bit drying. Finish: rather short, malty and tea-ish.
Comments: this one is obviously not the best Vintage bottling by
Glenrothes in our opinion, lacks development. The 1972/2004
still rules! SGP:341 - 78 points. |
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Tasting Notes whisky-info |
Geruch: Sehr geiler Geruch
(Entschuldigung für geil); Sehr fruchtig und reich an Aromen.
Geschmack: Sehr fruchtig, leichte Vanille Noten,
Orange, Zitrone, Trockenfrüchte leicht malzig
Fazit: Super ein Traumstoff, den man haben muss.
(leider sehr schwer zu bekommen) |
*********(9,6 von 10) |
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kleiner Hinweis:
Auch wenn auf der Banderole steht:"..and every
bottle is individually numbered."
Sie werden keine Nummer finden! Beim 78er
wurde es einfach vergessen aufzudrucken. |
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