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Glenrothes Restricted Release 23 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1996, 43%
Glenrothes

Glenrothes Restricted Release 23 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1996, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

The Glenrothes 1972 Restricted Release is a distinguished single malt whisky, distilled in November 1972 and bottled in March 1996. It forms part of the prestigious Restricted Release series from the Glenrothes distillery. This impressive whisky was bottled after 23 years of maturation and is known for its exquisite complexity and depth, with rich aromas and a smooth, long-lasting finish. It was matured in US White Oak Casks, predominantly first-fill sherry casks.

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Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Jul 21, 2026SGD 1,044.03
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Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
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
Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Restricted Release series
Historical context
Distilled in 1972 and bottled in 1996, an early vintage Glenrothes release from the Berry Bros. & Rudd era
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich, spicy, fruitiness, dusty jams, dried apricot, honey nougat.
Palate
Mixed dried fruit, prune, apricot, cloves, wet wood, honeyed maltiness, candied fruit, toffee.
Finish
Long, spicy, sweet, velvety, with evolving depth.
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