Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

The Glenrothes 2004

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 43%

Score: 91 Points

The Glenrothes 2004 Vintage. Image courtesy The Glenrothes/Edrington. As is the case with the vintage releases from The Glenrothes, this single malt was matured in ex-Sherry casks. However, the 2004 vintage was given an extra 18 months of maturation in new American Oak Sherry-seasoned casks. The result is a single malt with a malty nose and touches of honey, Christmas cake, soft spices, and a hint of orange peel. The taste has a citrusy tartness with tropical fruits, ginger root, a touch of white pepper, honey, vanilla, and a hint of caramel candy. The finish is long and slightly tart with soft spices. (April, 2018)