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10th August 2022 |
Ahead of the
revival of the Rosebank Distillery
owners Ian Macleod Distillers has
launched a Rosebank 31 Year Old 2022
expression, the 2nd rare release from
stocks from before the old distillery
was mothballed back in 1993.
 Ahead
of the revival of the Rosebank Distillery,
which is set to open in early 2023, the
folks behind the distillery's revival,
Ian Macleod Distillers, have launched a
2nd rare bottling drawn from casks that
were salvaged before the distillery’s
untimely closure in the early 1990s.
This 2nd Release, a Rosebank 31 Year Old
is comprised of rare stocks from just
before Falkirk site was mothballed back
in 1993.
Despite spending over three decades in
casks, the Lowland single malt is said
to retain a bright and zesty nose, with
hints of lime and lemongrass.
This light, vibrant profile is said to
continue onto the palate, where mint and
chamomile are met with more robust notes
of leather and banana bread. The dram
finishes with long herbal notes, sweet
peaches, and a hint of oak.
Malcolm Rennie, Rosebank Distillery
Manager, said: "This is the first
Rosebank release during my tenure as
Distillery Manager and I’m under no
illusions as to the importance of this
launch. The spirit was distilled before
the distillery closed its doors and has
matured in casks ever since, waiting to
be awoken.
"It fills me with great pride to know
that the 31 Year Old will be the last
‘old Rosebank’ release before the
distillery is reopened to the public.
The revival of this sleeping giant is a
huge moment for the whisky community,
but most importantly for the people of
Falkirk who have patiently awaited its
return for three decades."
The Rosebank distillery is due for
completion by the end of 2022, and its
official opening will take place in
early 2023.
Distillery Manager Malcolm Rennie has
overseen the install of three stills
made to the blueprints of the originals
from pre-1993. Worm tub condensers have
also been installed, each with a
hand-made copper coil stretching up to
seventy metres in length.
Externally, the distillery retains its
distinctive 108ft chimney which is
complemented by a contemporary sloping,
stepped roof. This mix of original and
contemporary design is reflective of how
the distillery is being brought back to
life while still respecting its
distillation style and local legacy.
It’s Rosebank’s second global launch
since being purchased by Ian Macleod
Distillers and bottles of this rare
whisky are priced at £1,800 (70cl).
Purchases can be made directly from
Rosebank’s website from Thursday 11th
August, and through leading specialist
retailers such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop
and
Master of
Malt
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Rosebank 31 Year Old Relese 2 2022 Review
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Bottled at 48.1% ABV.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Citrus burst, lime,
lemongrass and coriander seed, clove
with soft vanilla and sugar-coated
almonds.
Taste: Fantastic age while still light and vibrant, mint,
camomile with leather, berry and banana
bread.
Finish:
Sweetens with hints of peach, oak and
long herbal notes.
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