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We take a look at five Glenrothes today: two official bottlings and three independent releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Cadenhead and Signatory. Building on last year’s enjoyable duo, I’ve dug out a few samples of older Glenrothes and opened a bottle acquired at auction some time ago. With that lineup ready, let’s get started.
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Today’s review compares two independent bottlings from Glenrothes distillery: a 1996 vintage from Cadenhead’s Small Batch series and a 1993 bottling from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Both expressions showcase the distinctive character of this Speyside distillery through the lens of respected independent bottlers, offering different maturation periods and a cask selection that is not what Glenrothes is usually known for, so let’s take a deep look at the Glenrothes 1996 Cadenhead and 1993 SMWS.
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In the UK, “100 proof” signifies a spirit with 57.15% alcohol by volume, often rounded to 57.1% ABV. It also names an extensive, affordable series by independent bottler Signatory Vintage, with over 30 releases filled at 57.1% ABV (some of them being ‘Exceptional Casks‘). We are examining three early releases in this series: the Glentauchers, Glenrothes, and Caol Ila 100 Proof Signatory Vintage, specifically numbers 6, 8, and 10.
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