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Glenrothes 1979

Glenrothes 1979

Region: Speyside
ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml

A Scotch Whisky distilled by Glenrothes and then matured for 23 years before bottling. At a volume of 43% ABV this whisky is bottled at an optimal drinking strength. Enjoyed neat or with a drop of water.

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Where to buy Glenrothes

Common questions about Glenrothes 1979

What region is Glenrothes 1979 from?

This expression is from the Speyside whisky region.

Community flavour profile

Based on 111 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

cake 4.5x butterscotch 3.0x coconut 2.8x nutmeg 2.7x almonds 2.6x

Most common notes

vanilla
spice
oak
smooth
light-bodied
honey

Across 111 archived community reviews, Glenrothes Whisky is most frequently associated with vanilla, spice and oak notes, with cake, butterscotch and coconut appearing more often than the category average.

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Glenrothes 1978 Bottled 1999 43%
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Glenrothes 1978 Centenary Reserve Gordon & Macphail 40%
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Glenrothes 1979 Bottled 1994 43%
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Glenrothes 1989 43%
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Glenrothes 1994 43%
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Glenrothes 8 Year Old Bottled 1970's Gordon & Macphail 40%
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Glenrothes 8 Year Old Bottled 1970s 40%
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