Glenrothes 2009/2021 Valinch & Mallet 11 years old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 53.3%

Valinch & Mallet is one of the newer independent bottlers on the market, but this 11 year old Glenrothes from a single bourbon cask shows they know how to find good whisky.

Expert's Description

Glenrothes 2009/2021 from Valinch & Mallet was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2021, after 11 years of maturation in a single bourbon cask, Cask No. #8925.

The whisky is bottled at cask strength, 53.3%, giving a full-bodied, direct expression of Glenrothes' character without the sweetness of a sherry cask – a cleaner profile closer to the raw spirit. 288 bottles were filled from this one cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh citrus, vanilla and a hint of honey.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced, with apple, pear and a warm, sweet caramel from the bourbon cask.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering citrus and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Glenrothes 2009/2021 Valinch & Mallet 11 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70cl 53.3%
Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Valinch & Mallet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Vintage: Distilled: 2009, Bottled: 2021
Age: 11 years
Cask number/type: Bourbon Cask / Cask No. #8925
Bottles: 288
ABV: 53.3%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Citrus-driven · Full-bodied · Spiced · Vanilla-sweet

Investment Potential

With only 288 bottles from a single bourbon cask and a cask strength bottling, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors as bottles become rarer.

Did You Know?

A bourbon cask typically gives a lighter, more vanilla- and citrus-driven character than a sherry cask, because it previously held American bourbon rather than Spanish sherry.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenrothes 11 Year Old Valinch & Mallet

Who is Valinch & Mallet?

A newer independent bottler that specialises in sourcing and bottling single casks from distilleries across Scotland.

How many bottles exist?

288 bottles from this one bourbon cask, Cask No. #8925.

Why doesn't the whisky taste of sherry?

Because it has matured exclusively in a bourbon cask, giving a lighter, more citrus- and vanilla-driven character.

Should water be added to this whisky?

That's down to taste – the relatively high strength means some prefer a few drops of water.

Is this whisky a good collector's bottle?

With a limited number of bottles from a single cask, it's attractive to collectors of single cask whisky.

What glass suits it best?

A nosing glass best brings out the citrus and vanilla notes.