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Glenrothes Rare Auld 39 Year Old, Oak Cask, Cask #12888, 1969, Duncan Taylor, 47.7%
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Glenrothes Rare Auld 39 Year Old, Oak Cask, Cask #12888, 1969, Duncan Taylor, 47.7%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 46
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

This is a Single Malt Whisky from Glenrothes distillery, independently bottled by Duncan Taylor as part of their Rare Auld series. Distilled in 1969 and bottled in 2008, it is a 39-year-old cask strength release at 47.7% ABV. It comes from Cask No. 12888, with a total outturn of 200 bottles.

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 1, 2026SGD 1,030.45
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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 1,195.40
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Duncan Taylor
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
12888
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
200
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Rare Auld
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Very fruity, tropical with ripe apricots, tangerines, oranges, creamy vanilla, subtle hints of wax, almonds, white pepper, and marshmallow candy. Also noted for a sweet, nutty bitterness and touches of old cough syrups.
Palate
Starts subdued but picks up with fruity notes of orange marmalade, honey, vanilla, and perfect oak influence with spices like nutmeg and pepper, and a bit of tannins. Some reviews mention slightly sour notes and a feeling of a quite tired whisky.
Finish
Not too long, but fruity and spicy in a near-perfect balance.
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