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Glenrothes

The Glenrothes distillery is quite substantial; its ten stills have a capacity of over 5.6 million litres annually. The distillery runs at 90% of this and stores the maturing single malt whisky in the sixteen onsite warehouses. Despite this, Glenrothes preserves a rather artisan identity and have shied away from producing a traditional range. Perhaps it is down to current licensees, Berry Brothers and Rudd, the famed London wine merchants. Glenrothes single malt whiskies are offered as a range of vintages.

The ties with Berry Bros run deep, for during the 1920s they released Cutty Sark, the number one top-selling blended Scotch in America, in which Glenrothes is a major component. The Glenrothes distillery was founded in 1878 by James Stuart and Co. The group had licensed Macallan a decade prior. James Stuart, a principle of the group, left to focus his efforts on the Macallan distillery and three remaining members of the syndicate; William Grant, Robert Dick and John Cruickshank, formed William Grant and Co. Production commenced in 1879.

In 1887, William Grant and Co merged with Islay Distillery Co to form Highland Distillers Company. This included the Glenrothes distillery, as well as the Northern Ìleach distillery, Bunnahabhain. The capacity was increased with the addition of further stills in 1898. A year prior to this, the distillery had suffered a devastating conflagration.

In 1922, Glenrothes experienced another disastrous fire; the No 1 bonded warehouse was destroyed and with it, 2,500 casks of Scotch whisky was set ablaze. During the latter part of the 20th century the Glenrothes distillery was gradually extended until the final two stills were installed in 1989. The official range is good and there have been several independent releases to boot.

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

70cl, 60.4%

Some say the number 13 is unlucky, but not for this little gem from Glenrothes. Plus, why would they call it a baker's dozen if it was unlucky, who doesn't want an extra loaf? Distilled in 2009, the…  More info

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
£59.95

Glenrothes 12 Year Old

70cl, 40%

12 year old single malt from the Glenrothes distillery, released as part of the Soleo Collection. This range takes its name from the process of sun-drying grapes in Jerez for sherry production, so it…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old
8
£40.90
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Glenrothes 18 Year Old

70cl, 43%

18 year old single malt from Glenrothes, released as part of the Soleo Collection. This series was named after the process of sun-drying grapes for the production of sherry in Jerez, and as such you…  More info

Glenrothes 18 Year Old
8
£109.94
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Glenrothes 25 Year Old

70cl, 43%

The Soleo Collection from Glenrothes takes its name from the process of sun-drying grapes for sherry making in Jerez, so you're in for a sherried treat here. The range also eschews the vintages as…  More info

Glenrothes 25 Year Old
2
£374.88

Glenrothes Whisky Maker's Cut

70cl, 48.8%

The Whisky Maker's Cut expression from Glenrothes' Soleo Collection is completely matured in first-fill sherry seasoned casks, resulting in punchy notes of orange, cinnamon and dried fruit. The whole…  More info

Glenrothes Whisky Maker's Cut
15
£56.90
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Glenrothes 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 3144 & 3145) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 49.4%

This Glenrothes 24 Year Old 1996 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky is something very special to behold. Aged in a pair of cask hogsheads (number 3144 and 3145) before being bottled in…  More info

Glenrothes 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 3144 & 3145) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
£189.99

Glenrothes 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (56.6%)

50cl, 56.6%

Here we've got a rather great Glenrothes single malt Scotch whisky, matured for 12 years before being independently bottled up as part of the Darkness range. That 12 years includes a finishing period…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (56.6%)
£64.95
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Glenrothes 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

70cl, 46%

A fabulous gift pack edition of The Glenrothes 12 Year Old from the Soleo Collection, with two lovely branded glasses! This sherried single malt is a wonderful example of the style of whisky produced…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
£49.90

Glenrothes 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (60.6%)

50cl, 60.6%

A dram from Glenrothes is always grand, and when it's been treated to a finish in a sherry cask, you know you're in for a treat! This single malt joins the Darkness range of independent bottlings,…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (60.6%)
£84.95
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Clove-Studded Oranges 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)

70cl, 48.8%

This fabulous single cask single malt from Glenrothes was independently bottled by Wemyss Malts. Distilled in 1996 and aged in a first fill sherry hogshead for a generous 25 years, it's brimming with…  More info

Clove-Studded Oranges 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)
£199.95
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Glenrothes 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)

70cl, 43%

An 11 year old Glenrothes which has been bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for its Discovery bottling series. The series separates single malts into three categories, 'Sherry', 'Smoky' or 'Bourbon' to…  More info

Glenrothes 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
2
£48.50

Glenrothes 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 53.1%

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has gone and bottled up another batch of Glenrothes single malt Scotch whisky! This time, the team has got its hands on a 12 year old expression which was finished in…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
£46.95
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Glenrothes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask GR0408) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

70cl, 65.3%

Matured in a single hogshead, this offering from The Single Cask family (specifically the Scotch & Tattoos relatives) was distilled in April 2013 and disgorged in February 2022. You may be more used…  More info

Glenrothes 8 Year Old 2013 (cask GR0408) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
£62.90
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Glenrothes 10 Year Old - Canmore

70cl, 46%

A fab single cask bottling of Glenrothes single malt, independently released by Canmore! This expression was treated to ten years of maturation, allowing soft notes of oak spice and vanilla to mingle…  More info

Glenrothes 10 Year Old - Canmore
£57.95

Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

70cl, 62.8%

A fantastic Glenrothes single malt has just landed. Distilled in 2012, it matured for 12 years in a single refill butt before being bottled at a punchy 62.8% ABV, without added colour or chill…  More info

Glenrothes 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 170) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
£68.82

Glenrothes 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 15583) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing)

70cl, 48.4%

Indie single cask Glenrothes, distilled in February 2007 and matured in a single refill hogshead cask for the next 15 years. Eventually, in March 2022 Douglas Laing bottled it up for the Old…  More info

Glenrothes 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 15583) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing)
£93.95

Glenrothes 2010 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

70cl, 57.1%

Distilled at Glenrothes in 2010, this Speyside single malt Scotch enjoyed a 3-year finish in first fill oloroso sherry casks. It was independently bottled by Wilson & Morgan for its Classic Selection…  More info

Glenrothes 2010 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
£76.21

Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

70cl, 62.2%

A sherried Glenrothes here, bottled up by North Star Spirits. This one was distilled in 2008 and allowed to aged until 2020, when it was drawn from a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead and bottled at…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
£114.95

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 234) - Mackillop's Choice

70cl, 54.3%

An indie bottling of single malt Scotch whisky from the Glenrothes, aged in a single cask for 18 years. It was distilled in May 1997 and set aside to mature until January 2016, when it was bottled…  More info

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 234) - Mackillop's Choice
£215

Glenrothes 12 Year Old - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

70cl, 46%

Glenrothes single malt, independently bottled by Duncan Taylor for the Battlehill series. Matured for a dozen years, this splendid Speysider was treated to a finish in ex-Cognac casks, imparting…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
£75

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

70cl, 46%

A Mossburn bottling of 11 year old Glenrothes single malt, distilled back in 2007 and left to age until 2019. Afterwards, it was bottled at 46% ABV as part of the Vintage Cask range. This one shows…  More info

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2007 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)
£69

Glenrothes 11 Year Old - Skene Whisky

70cl, 48%

A great Speysider here from Skene Whisky – it's an 11 year old Glenrothes single malt! This particular edition was drawn from American oak hogsheads, and bottled up at 48% ABV. Rather chocolatey and…  More info

Glenrothes 11 Year Old - Skene Whisky
£59.95

Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 498963) - Duncan Taylor

70cl, 54.6%

The gang at indie bottler Duncan Taylor selected a fab cask from Glenrothes for this release! Distilled in December 2009, this single malt rested for a dozen years, until the cask was opened to…  More info

Glenrothes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 498963) -  Duncan Taylor
£89.95

Glenrothes 1986 (cask 2122) - Samaroli Magnifico

70cl, 44%

Superb single malt from Glenrothes, distilled in 1986 and matured for over three decades. Independently bottled by Samaroli in 2022 for its Magnifico collection, it certainly is a stunner from the…  More info

Glenrothes 1986 (cask 2122) - Samaroli Magnifico
£2,676

Glenrothes 36 Year Old 1986- North Star Spirits

70cl, 44.1%

Independent bottlers North Star Spirits released this spectacular single malt for its 20th Cask Series. Distilled at Glenrothes in 1986, this Speyside whisky matured for 36 years in a refill…  More info

Glenrothes 36 Year Old 1986- North Star Spirits
£525

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