Glenrothes 25 Years Speyside Single Malt [700ML]

Description

Looking for a Speyside single malt that showcases a quarter-century of patient maturation in first-fill sherry casks?

Glenrothes 25 Years represents the pinnacle of Speyside craftsmanship, earning the prestigious Chairman’s Trophy for Best Speyside Single Malt at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Competition. This Double Gold Medal winner achieves what many aged whiskies struggle with – absolute balance between fruit, wood, spice, and sherry influence. While exploring premium aged expressions, consider how this compares to The Dalmore 25 Years Highland Single Malt or the exceptional value of Tomintoul 16 Years Speyside Single Malt.

• Distillery: The Glenrothes – established Speyside producer known for sherry cask expertise
• Region: Speyside, Scotland – renowned for elegant, fruit-forward single malts
• ABV: 40% – allows the complex flavors to unfold gracefully without overwhelming heat
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 25 years in first-fill ex-Sherry casks for deep fruit and spice integration
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals honeyed meadow freshness with summer fruits and vanilla cream. Palate delivers rich candied ginger, cinnamon, dark cherries, and marzipan with syrupy mouthfeel. Finish extends long with orange peel, gingerbread, and warming wood tannins
• Best Served: Neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, allowing 10-15 minutes to breathe

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless aged Speyside expressions, and this stands out for its remarkable complexity that continues developing as it warms and breathes in your glass.

Ideal for: Milestone celebrations, executive gifts, or serious whisky collectors. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian desserts like gula melaka pudding or dark chocolate kuih. Recommended for: Experienced whisky enthusiasts who appreciate sherry-matured complexity, alongside bold expressions like Aberlour A’bunadh Alba Cask Strength.