Short Balding Guy
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This evening I have opened a Glenrothes Whiskey Makers Cut bottle. It is 90'f and humid. This whiskey sampling will be indoors in an air conditioned environment. A long week has me physically fatigued. This sherry casked whiskey just seemed to fit my mood, physical and mental expectations. I am enjoying this Whiskey tonight. A first world choice for sure as a different change of mental and physical energy might have me seeking a different whiskey.
The packaging is clever. The packaging features a see thru protective carton. This sherry casked whiskey is a non-aged whiskey. I read that they are seasoned casks. To my understanding that means that the casks have been prepared for Glenrothes.
The bottle opening smells sherry. Sherry, rich, creamy and full fruit. It has a spice smell, but the best I can describe is a mild clove. A 48+% ABV has it tasting strong. The bolder alcohol taste comes through right away. It is definitely a sherry influenced scotch whiskey.
Bold, spice, wood or oak comes through on the first tastes. Rich nose. Absolutely strong nose. On the tongue it has a thick or caramel taste. I do like the bitter orange taste and spice finish. I find it mouth watering. No burning or wintergreen (which is usually something I taste with whiskeys with a higher alcohol).
On the first sample I like it. It has a bite. A rich and sherry influenced scotch whiskey that has the alcohol tasting first. I do imagine it to be better tasting as I drink through the bottle. (Note: The local market price is around $80.00) If you afford this whiskey it is worthy of having a bottle on your cart, IMO.
More reflections to come. Thanks for letting me share my first dram of Glenrothes Whiskey Makers Cut.
Cheers, Eric -
The packaging is clever. The packaging features a see thru protective carton. This sherry casked whiskey is a non-aged whiskey. I read that they are seasoned casks. To my understanding that means that the casks have been prepared for Glenrothes.
The bottle opening smells sherry. Sherry, rich, creamy and full fruit. It has a spice smell, but the best I can describe is a mild clove. A 48+% ABV has it tasting strong. The bolder alcohol taste comes through right away. It is definitely a sherry influenced scotch whiskey.
Bold, spice, wood or oak comes through on the first tastes. Rich nose. Absolutely strong nose. On the tongue it has a thick or caramel taste. I do like the bitter orange taste and spice finish. I find it mouth watering. No burning or wintergreen (which is usually something I taste with whiskeys with a higher alcohol).
On the first sample I like it. It has a bite. A rich and sherry influenced scotch whiskey that has the alcohol tasting first. I do imagine it to be better tasting as I drink through the bottle. (Note: The local market price is around $80.00) If you afford this whiskey it is worthy of having a bottle on your cart, IMO.
More reflections to come. Thanks for letting me share my first dram of Glenrothes Whiskey Makers Cut.
Cheers, Eric -
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