Glenrothes 18 Years Old: ex-Sherry Casks First-Fill

Glenrothes 18 Years Old is a single malt that embodies the perfect harmony between elegance and complexity. After eighteen years of maturation, the originally fresh and fruity character of the distillate evolves, enriched with refined nuances that reveal all the mastery of the Speyside distillery.

The ageing process takes place in a careful selection of sherry-seasoned casks, predominantly first-fill, made from both American and European oak. The former imparts brightness and sweetness, with delicate notes of vanilla and toasted hazelnut, while the latter contributes fine spices, woody depth and a touch of austerity. Each cask is regularly checked and tasted by the Master Whisky Maker, who selects only those capable of expressing a perfect balance between aromatic intensity and finesse. The result is a whisky with a natural, warm and intense colour, obtained exclusively through long ageing in superior quality wood.