Glenrothes Whisky

Glenrothes is the Speyside distillery that for decades supplied the backbone to Cutty Sark, one of the world's best-selling blends, without ever stealing the spotlight itself. Today the whisky is released by vintage year rather than a fixed age statement, a style that turns every bottle into a piece of captured time.

Glenrothes 10 year old Signatory 100 Proof Edition #20 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,1%

Item no.: 22226666-88744

Glenrothes 2014/2024 Signatory Vintage 10 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #20 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.1%

Signatory's 100 Proof series is an exclusive collection of high-quality single malt whisky. This series is known for offering whisky with an alcohol content of 100 proof, equivalent to 57.1% alcohol by volume. Each whisky in this series is handpicked by experts from the Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company.

The Signatory 100 Proof series offers a wide selection of single malts from various distilleries across Scotland. Each whisky in the series is selected for its quality, character, and unique flavor profile. From rich and smoky Islay whiskies to elegant and fruity Highland whiskies, there is something for every taste in this vintage series.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: 100 Proof Edition #20
Vintage: Distilled: 2014 Bottled: 2024
Age: 10 years
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Oloroso Sherry Butts
Alcohol strength: 57.1%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Edition #20 - 100 Proof Edition
1pcs.
87,00EUR
Glenrothes 12 years old Soleo Collection Single Speyside Malt Whisky 40%

Item no.: 22227865454-18337

Glenrothes 12 years Soleo Collection Single Speyside Malt Whisky 40%Glenrothes 12 years Soleo Collection - Aged exclusively in sherry-seasoned casks and bottled with natural color Distillery: GlenrothesAge: 12 years Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky Alc. strength: 40% 70 cl. Other: Aged exclusively in sherry-seasoned casks and bottled with natural color
1pcs.
53,50EUR
Glenrothes 18 Years Old Dram Mor Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 55,2%

Item no.: 505956-597250-278

Glenrothes 18 Year Old Dràm Mòr is an exclusive single malt whisky from the Glenrothes distillery in Speyside, bottled at cask strength of 55.2% ABV. Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2024, this whisky has matured in a premium 1st fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, resulting in a limited release of only 330 bottles.

The nose offers an abundance of sun-dried Spanish fruits, smothered over the warm Spanish oak that the whisky has been married to for all these years.
The palate presents the most luxurious and full-bodied sherry bomb you can imagine. This whisky is so irresistible, you’ll need to hide the bottle. Sweet stewed dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, ginger, and cinnamon dance on the taste buds, while a hint of old leather and alcohol-soaked prunes adds an extra dimension.
This whisky lingers long and warms you all the way down to your toes. It’s playful, enjoyable, and leaves a long, warming finish. Non-chill filtered and naturally colored.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Age: 18 years
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask #7479 / First Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Number of bottles: 330
ABV: 55.2%
70 cl
1pcs.
321,50EUR
Glenrothes 1988/2015 The Pearls of Scotland 27 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50.6%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197279790

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Gordon & Company (Distillers) LTD - The Pearls of Scotland
Series: Golden Pearl Collection
Year: Distilled: June 1988 Bottled: September 2015
Age: 27 years old
Country: Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. #7856
Alc. strength: 50.6 %
Number of bottles: 264 pcs.
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
1pcs.
722,50EUR
Glenrothes 1995/2023 Signatory Vintage 28 years old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 51%

Item no.: 059763-615-151

Glenrothes 1995/2023 Signatory Vintage 28 years old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 51%

The independent bottler Signatory buys casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under the Signatory Label.
This Glenrothes, from the Signatory Vintage Series, is aged for 28 years in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Signature Vintage
Vintage: Distilled: 19/05/1995 Bottled: 07/07/2023
Age: 28 years old
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt / Cask No #6176
Alc. strength: 51 %
Number of bottles: 453 pcs.
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
Other: Symington's Choice
1pcs.
422,00EUR
Glenrothes 1997/2014 Buttered Tealoaf 17 year old Single Malt Speyside Cask 46%

Item no.: 22227865391-314

Glenrothes 1997/2014 Buttered Tealoaf 17 Year Single Malt Speyside Cask 46%Glenrothes Buttered Tealoaf 17 Year is a Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky with only 384 bottles. Made by family-owned whisky merchant Wemyss, who over many years have built up a fantastic whisky portfolio with casks from almost every distillery in Scotland. Their Single Cask bottlings are all given a special name that alludes to some of the tasting notes and aromas their professional tasters get. Among their tasting panel that approves the final product is whisky expert Charles Maclean (Whisky writer and member of the Master of the Quaich). Enjoy Glenrothes 1997 Buttered Tealoaf with good friends. Distillery: Wemyss Buttered Tealoaf (Glenrothes) Bottler: Wemyss Malts Age: 17 years Distilled: 1997 Bottled: 2014 Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky Cask number/type: HogsheadNumber of bottles: 384 Bottles Alc. strength: 46% 70 cl. Other:
1pcs.
134,00EUR
Glenrothes 2006/2021 Nordic Edition 14 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 66,3%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280353

Glenrothes 2006/2021 Nordic Edition 14 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 66.3%

Glenrothes Nordic Edition is an exclusive single cask release from Speyside, distilled in April 2006 and bottled in April 2021 at full cask strength of an impressive 66.3%. The whisky matured for 14 years in a single first-fill Oloroso sherry cask (#5463), resulting in an intense and complex character with depth and warmth.

The nose offers dark dried fruits, Christmas cake, dark chocolate and roasted walnuts, with notes of leather, cinnamon and smoky spices. The palate is powerful and full-bodied with layers of sultanas, dark cherries, ginger, nutmeg and orange marmalade, rounded off by dark syrup and subtle oak tones. The finish is long, warming and spicy with lingering notes of chocolate and dried fruit.

This Nordic Edition is un-chillfiltered and free from added colour, preserving the whisky’s authentic expression. Only 570 bottles were filled, making it a rare and sought-after release for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate intensity and sherry-driven finesse in its purest form.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Vintage: Distilled: 2006 Bottled: 2021
Age: 14 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: #5463
ABV: 66.3%
Number of bottles: 570
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Nordic Edition 2021 – The Exclusive Single Cask Collection
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1pcs.
201,00EUR
Glenrothes 2007/2019 Mossburn 11 years old Vintage Casks No 26 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0367

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Mossburn
Series: Vintage Casks
Vintage: Distilled: 2007 Bottled: 15/04/2019
Age: 11 years
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Alc. strength: 46%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
Other: Vintage Casks Collection No. 26
1pcs.
80,25EUR
Glenrothes 2009/2021 Valinch & Mallet 11 years old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 53.3%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280044

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

This Valinch & Mallet bottling is from the distillery Glenrothes. It is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky that has been aged in a bourbon cask with the number 8925. 288 bottles have been bottled in total with an alcohol percentage of 53.1%. Try Glenrothes 11 years 2009/2021 Valinch & Mallet Single Speyside Malt Whisky.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Valinch & Mallet
Vintage: Distilled: 2009 Bottled: 2021
Age: 11 years old
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Bourbon Cask / Cask No. #8925
Alc. strength: 53.3 %
Number of bottles: 288 pcs.
70 cl.
1pcs.
120,00EUR
Glenrothes 2011/2023 Signatory Vintage 12 years old Edition No. 2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48.2%

Item no.: 059763-615-166

Glenrothes 2011/2023 Signatory Vintage 12 years old Edition No. 2 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48.2%

Signatory's Small Batch series is an exclusive collection of high-quality single malt whiskies. This series is known for offering whiskies with an alcohol percentage of 48.2%. Each whisky in this series is handpicked by experts from the Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company.

Signatory's Small Batch series offers a wide range of single malts from different distilleries in Scotland. Each whisky in the series is hand-selected for its quality, character, and unique flavor profile. From rich and smoky Islay whiskies to elegant and fruity Highland whiskies, there is something for every taste in this vintage series.

Distillery: Glenrothes
Bottler: Signature Vintage
Series: Small Batch
Vintage: Distilled: 2011 Bottled: 2023
Age: 12 years old
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Oloroso Sherry & Bourbon Casks
Alc. strength: 48.2 %
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
Other: Edition #2
1pcs.
87,00EUR

About Glenrothes

Glenrothes is one of Speyside's most significant yet most understated distilleries, known for a full-bodied, fruity, sweet style that historically was a cornerstone of the Cutty Sark blend. Rather than following the industry standard of fixed age statements, Glenrothes has traditionally released its whisky by vintage, making it a favorite among collectors chasing specific distillation years.

History & Background

The distillery was founded in 1878 by James Stuart and Co., a group that a decade earlier had also been behind Macallan. After several changes of ownership, mergers, and two major fires in 1897 and 1922, Glenrothes ended up in the hands of Berry Bros & Rudd, the renowned London wine merchants, whose influence is still felt in the house style.

Production & Style

Glenrothes distills using a classic Speyside method focused on long fermentation times and relatively slow distillation, giving a full, clean spirit with plenty of fruit to build on in the cask. Most of the aging happens in sherry casks, reinforcing the signature sweetness and depth.

Signature Style

Full-Bodied, Sweet, Fruity
The flavor offers a full-bodied, sweet character with ripe fruity undertones and a touch of sherry spice.

Facts

Distillery	Glenrothes
Founded	1878
Pronounced	"Glen-roths"
Region	Speyside
Country	Scotland
Owner	Berry Bros & Rudd
Official Website	theglenrothes.com

Did You Know?

Glenrothes has historically been a key component of Cutty Sark, one of the best-selling blends in the US throughout the 20th century, without the wider public ever knowing the name behind it.

If you like Glenrothes, you should also try:

Macallan, Aberlour and Balvenie.