Special features: This limited release from Murray McDavid presents a Glenrothes that has matured exclusively in an Oloroso Sherry Octave cask. Only 94 bottles of this 13-year-old whisky have been bottled, making it a coveted collector's item. The non-chill filtered release without coloring preserves the natural character of the distillate with a powerful alcohol content of 58.9% vol.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Lush nuances of ripe dried fruits, nutty notes, and delicate sherry aromas, accompanied by a hint of leather and spices.
Palate: Full-bodied and rich with flavors of dark chocolate, dried figs, and a subtle hint of vanilla and oak.
Finish: Long-lasting and warming with spicy and slightly sweet notes that emphasize the sherry influence.
Distillery/Bottler: Glenrothes is one of the renowned Speyside distilleries with a long tradition of producing characterful single malts. Murray McDavid, known for hand-selected single-cask bottlings, stands for careful selection and transparent cask stories. This collaboration brings forth an intense, independent Glenrothes that impressively showcases the typical notes of an Oloroso Sherry cask.