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TastersGuildNY The Glenrothes Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting
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TastersGuildNY The Glenrothes Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting
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Thursday, April 8, 2010 |
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Speaker: Ross Hendry, Glenrothes Whisky Ambassador
The Glenrothes has always been universally acclaimed by blenders as exceptional Speyside Malt Scotch. Founded in Scotland in 1879, the Glenrothes is one of only three Speyside Malts to hold ’top class’ status. Only 2% of what is distilled each year, the very finest quality – becomes a Glenrothes vintage. Only a small number of vintages have been released. Each vintage is, by definition, rare and finite, with its own unique taste and personality. We had an unbelievable tasting of Glenrothes extremely rare vintages: 1975, 1985, 1991, the newest mark 1994, plus Select Reserve and Alba Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch. Select Reserve and Alba Reserve Speyside tied for Favorite Reserve. 1985 was the Favorite Vintage and, all enjoyed The Glenrothes Blood & Sand Cocktail as an aperitif.
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| Flight I: Signature Cocktail |
Votes |
Full Retail $ |
Blood and Sand
Lovely, not sweet. Very refreshing.
Recipe: Equal Parts of:
The Glenrothes Special Reserve
Fresh Orange Juice
Cinzano Rosso (Sweet Vermouth)
Cherry Herring
Shake well over ice and strain into a champagne coupe glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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All Liked |
$8.00 - $12.00 |
| Flight II: Reserve |
Votes |
Full Retail $ |
Select Reserve
Pale golden color. American oak, vanilla and butterscotch in the nose. Full malty flavor, medium sweet, vanilla and orange zest on the palate with a long finish and slightly spicy. Tied for favorite of this Flight. |
11 |
$55.00 |
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Alba Reserve
Pale straw color, clear and bright. Fresh, floral, coconut, American oak vanilla in the nose. Soft mellow, crème brulee and berry fruits on the palate. Medium length, smooth, sweet. Tied for favorite of this Flight.
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11 |
60.00 |
| Flight III: Vintage |
Votes |
Full Retail $ |
1994
Pale golden clear and bright color. Lovely citrus aroma, toffee, Soft, fruity, lively, lemon citrus on the palate. Long, soft and fruity finish.
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5 |
$75.00 |
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1991
Autumn gold, clear & bright color. Rich, mature aroma, berry fruits, vanilla & white chocolate. Soft, coconut, butterscotch and vanilla on the palate.
Long finish. Sweet.
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2 |
$70.00 |
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1985
Golden, clear and bright color. Rich, fruity, raisins, and spice in the nose. Soft, smooth, oak, vanilla on the palate. Lovely, long sweet finish. The favorite of the Vintage Flight. |
9 |
$125.00 |
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1975
Deep golden, clear and bright color. Vanilla, nutty and fruits with a hint of orange and lemon in the nose. Oily, Rich toffee, vanilla, dark chocolate, nutty and orange on the palate. Very long finish. Smooth.
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$500.00 |
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