Wemyss Malts name their single cask bottlings after flavour rather than distillery – this 17 year old Glenrothes has been named "Buttered Tealoaf", and that's no accident.
Expert's Description
Glenrothes 1997/2014 Buttered Tealoaf is a Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky with only 384 bottles, bottled by the family-owned whisky merchant Wemyss Malts, who over many years have built an extensive portfolio of casks from almost every distillery in Scotland.
Each of Wemyss' single cask bottlings is given a name referring to flavour notes and aromas identified by their tasting panel – including whisky expert Charles Maclean, author and member of the Master of the Quaich.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Buttery baked cake, honey and a light sweetness of dried fruit.
Palate
Round and soft, with notes of butter cake, caramel and a hint of spice.
Finish
Medium length, soft and lightly sweet.
Specifications
Name: Glenrothes 1997/2014 Buttered Tealoaf 17 Year Old Single Malt Speyside Cask 70cl 46%
Distillery: Glenrothes (Wemyss Buttered Tealoaf)
Bottler: Wemyss Malts
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 1997, Bottled: 2014
Age: 17 years
Cask type: Hogshead
Bottles: 384
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Flavour Profile
Soft · Cake-like · Honeyed · Round
Investment Potential
With 384 bottles from a single cask and an age of 17 years, this whisky belongs to a type of release that often becomes sought-after among collectors of Wemyss' named single cask series as bottles become harder to find.
Did You Know?
Wemyss' names for their single cask releases, like "Buttered Tealoaf", aren't random – they're chosen by the company's tasting panel to capture the essence of each individual whisky's character.
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