Glenrothes select reserve

[sorren]

Glenrothes select reserve is the entry level offering, again it is a NAS release like all the releases from Glenrothes, although most will have a vintage statement.
This is bottled at 43%.


Nose.. This starts off very fresh, lovely sweet notes, vanilla and toffee notes flow softly with a fruity aroma, lots of orange, orange peel and plums, a little pear soaked in honey.

Palate.. A lot of oak at first, some sweet notes, vanilla,toffee and caramel, orange zest and caramelised orange.

Finish.. A little short but fresh and fruity.

Thoughts.. The nose on this one promises so much, it is very fresh, fruity and sweet and just makes you think your in for such a delightful dram.. The palate was smooth and enjoyable but just lacks a little something. This is probably a young whisky, it is perfectly drinkable but it will not set the world on fire.. As an entry level whisky it sits in good company, it is one worth trying, and I'm sure many will find it enjoyable..

[Quaich1]

Hi Sorren. I agree with your taste notes and comments. The Select Reserve is a staple dram that is an easy drinking good whisky which does not purport to be anything else. I still have a bottle which has been lurking around for a while.

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[sorren]

Thanks Murray.. I think for what it is it's ok but I do think it sits at the wrong end of the entry level price range..

[TheWM]

I agree with you Sorren. At my last trip to Berry Bros they were doing samples of this and for the price I thought there were loads of other bottles that would be a better buy.

[sorren]

I know I have had this before and thought it was good but this batch at £35 just does not stand up there, when you think you can get drams like Glenfiddich 12, glenmorangie, old Pultney 12, aberlour 10, aberfeldy 12 and Glenlivet all under this price it is hard to compete..