Only 330 bottles exist of this one. Dràm Mòr found a single oloroso cask at Glenrothes, let the whisky rest for 18 years, and the result is one of the most sherry-heavy single cask releases we've had in the shop.
Expert's Description
Glenrothes 18 years old from Scottish independent bottler Dràm Mòr was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2024, and has matured the whole way in a single 1st fill Oloroso sherry hogshead – cask #7479.
With only 330 bottles from this one cask, and bottled at 55.2% with no chill-filtration or added colouring, this is a whisky that shows Glenrothes' sherried character in a very concentrated, intense form.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Spanish sun-dried fruit in abundance, backed by warm, spiced Spanish oak.
Palate
A luxurious, full-bodied sherry bomb, with stewed dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, ginger and cinnamon, plus a hint of old leather and alcohol-soaked prunes.
Finish
Very long and warming, gentle and pleasant all the way down.
Specifications
Name: Glenrothes 18 Year Old Dràm Mòr Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 55.2%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
Cask number/type: Cask #7479 / First Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Bottles: 330
ABV: 55.2%
Size: 70 CL
Filtration: Non-chill-filtered
Colour: Natural colour
Flavour Profile
Sherry-heavy · Full-bodied · Spiced · Intense
Investment Potential
With only 330 bottles from a single cask, an advanced age of 18 years and a pronounced sherried character, this release belongs to the category of single cask bottlings that typically rise in value and become sought-after among collectors as the bottles sell out.
Did You Know?
A "hogshead" is a cask type of around 225-250 litres – slightly larger than a standard sherry butt, giving the whisky slightly less wood influence per litre over the 18 years.
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