Glenrothes 2009 cask # 1801 / 14YO / 58.9% / Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Speyside
Cask: Pedro Ximénez Hogshead
Style: Pedro Ximénez Finish
Colour: Brown sherry.
Nose: A huge nose!
Heavy, as Marty McFly would say…
Almond pralines, cherries, marzipan and coconut.
Taste: Great Scott, this is intense!
Rich treacle toffee, cinnamon spice and cloves, with a helping of clootie dumplings.
Stewed fruits - raisins and figs. Dark chocolate and molasses.
Really spicy (cloves) towards the end.