Glenrothes 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Glenrothes chasers will be keen to taste the new age statements making up the 'Soleo Collection'. The range revolves around sherry seasoned casks, named for the process used to sun-dry grapes in Jerez, Spain - the spiritual home of sherry. It also highlights how seriously Glenrothes take their wood - in fact, they're one of the last distilleries in Scotland to maintain their own in-house cooperage. Sought after European and American oak barrels are sourced and repaired at the cooperage, driven by the knowledge that to make the best whisky, only the best wood will do.

Tasting note: Bright gold. Simple but appealing, this offers mildly fruity-malty aromas as well as vanilla and light oak. A soft, medium bodied delivery with brief succulence. Flavours of cocoa, Marie biscuits and dilute honey are followed by feathery spices at the finish. Very quaffable. 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Quite youthful on the nose, with barley, vanilla, and finally nectarines. Smooth and medium-bodied, with floral notes, custard, and milk chocolate. A relatively short finish, with sappy oak.
85 points - whiskyfun.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2019)