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Glenrothes 1978 Vintage 30 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2008, 43%, 75cl
Glenrothes

Glenrothes 1978 Vintage 30 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2008, 43%, 75cl

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 25
Average Score
N.A
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Description

A Speyside malt distillery that is today part of the Edrington Group following its acquisition of Highland Distillers in 1999. Unusually, the distillery and its brand had different owners between 2010 and 2017 when the label was briefly sold to Berry Brothers & Rudd in London. Glenrothes 1978 Vintage was earmarked from an early stage as an ideal component in blended Scotch whiskies, and has long been a key part of big brands such as Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse. Its relationship with the former led to a three-decade-long association with London wine-merchants, Berry Brothers & Rudd, who first approached Highland Distillers about licensing the Glenrothes single malt brand. This 1978 Vintage is likely the last Glenrothes from the 1970s, crafted from a small selection of casks hand-picked by then-Malt Master, John Ramsay, at the peak of their maturity. It represents the final vinnings of the 1970s era for the distillery and is bottled in a small allocation.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 597.18
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 597.18
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 551.53
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Jerez, Spain
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
T-top cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Vintage Series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich vanilla, fruit compote, intense spice, spicy plums, floral top note, dried figs, sugary, chocolate, wild honey, cinnamon, anise, ginger, walnut, zesty lime peels, herbal tea, mint leaves, baked cakes and biscuits.
Palate
Rich, mature flavour, oak, vanilla, white chocolate, spiciness, darker chocolate, creamy chocolate gateaux, rum-soaked raisins, figs, demerara sugar, light, tart citrus, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, café latte, raspberry jam, fresh fruits, caramel, honey, soft nuts, artificial cherry, sweet, fruity, mellow oaky notes, fresh apple, dried cherry, orchard fruit, warm oak, soft spice, subtle malt sweetness.
Finish
Very long, rich and sweet, full, voluminous, sweet oakiness, dusty aromatic spices, steeped tea, mint leaves, dried fruit, toffee, oak tannin, mild spice echo, lingering sweetness.
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