WHISKY Glenrothes 18yo (2016) "Sherry Finish PX" #8727-28 58,2%

Glenrothes 18yo Sherry Finish PX Cask #8727-28
It is quite customary to see Glenrothes aged in Oloroso sherry
casks, which give it a typically dry profile. Aiming at a softer and
fruitier style, we chose to transfer these two casks into a Pedro
Ximenez barrel (albeit a second fill one) for 28 months. The result
actually tastes not like PX, but rather like a big and juicier Oloroso,
which is what we had in mind. At the nose it is soft and only
slightly winey, with a hint of mustiness, while the palate is defined
by a huge fruity sherry: succulent, with a touch of cinnamon and
toasted notes but also clean and not cloying at all. Only in the end
a tannic character starts to develop, without ever betraying the
warm softness.
Distilled: 1997
Bottled: 2016
Vol: 58,2%