Glenrothes 1978 Restricted Release 21 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1999, 43%

The sherry-cask note makes me curious about the oak, but the described flavours lean more toward Seville orange, mint and sweet spice. That sounds like an appealing balance; I’d just expect the oak to stay in the background.

Reviewed by cedar.postcard

Nose

Seville orange, Hint of mint

Palate

Rich, full flavour, Aromatic, old-fashioned humbug spice

Finish

Long, Spicy and sweet, Velvety