Glenrothes 10 year old
Cellars: £44.50
Taste with water
Complex, full an
d beautifully balanced, every dram of The Glenrothes is a statement of the whisky maker's craft. Fine Speyside single malt born from an unwavering commitment to the best raw materials, patient distillation and the highest quality casks.
Matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour. With a character of vanilla, shortbread and lemon peel. A delicate and subtle style single malt.
Taste with water
NOSE: Vanilla, shortbread, hint of citrus.
PALATE: Sweet, lemon peel, light malt.
BODY: Medium
FINISH: Lingering sweet and zesty.
STYLE: Speyside character
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside -
Producer: Glenrothes Distillery
Range: The Soleo Collection
Bottling: Distillery Bottling
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Water Source: The Burn of Rothes
Owner: Edrington Holdings
Status: Operational
Age: 10 years
Cask: Mix of Sherry and American Oak Casks
Colour: Golden amber
Flavour Profile: Delicate and Subtle
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 40.0% abv
Distillery Information
Two men of principle: Mr James Stuart and Rev. William Sharp
The history of The Glenrothes Distillery begins with the stories of two exceptional men. James Stuart, who first had the vision to build a new distillery in the town of Rothes, and the Reverend William Sharp, who raised the funds needed to save the distillery from ruin and helped to turn James Stuart’s dream into a reality.
The Whisky Maker: Mr James Stuart
James Stuart, born and bred in the town of Rothes, had a passion for whisky. He could see distilling offered a bright future and decided to build a new distillery in his hometown of Rothes that would be capable of making a lighter and fruitier spirit than its counterparts.
James Stuart knew whisky. He also knew that to make the finest single malts, the ingredients of wood and time would be essential. So at his distillery he would ensure that the distillation process wouldn’t be hurried to increase production. Instead it would last as long as necessary, not a moment less, to make a spirit that would contain the fruitiness capable of creating a lighter and creamier whisky. He also had the firm conviction that every cask at his estate would be carefully sourced and tended by local coopers, who would bring with them their timeless knowledge of the magic of wood. At The Glenrothes there would be no shortcuts.
He began building it in partnership with local businessmen Robert Dick and William Grant in an old mill next to the Rothes Burn. But in the summer of 1878 a financial crisis hit the country and they could no longer finance the build of the distillery. James stepped aside and left Robert and William with a dilemma over what to do next.
The Priest: The Reverend William Sharp
The Reverend William Sharp, a priest of the United Presbyterian Church in the nearby village of Archiestown, was known for his sermons warning his parishioners against the evils of temptation. Yet despite his reputation
as a firebrand, William Sharp was a man of principle, whose devotion to God was rivaled only by his commitment to his community. In Speyside, it was whisky that was the backbone of that community.
He knew that the town of Rothes needed a second distillery to provide stable employment for the coppersmiths, coopers and warehouse workers that relied on whisky for their livelihoods.
William Sharp was not a rich man, but he was a persuasive one. Soon, by appealing to the better nature of the local leaders of the community, he had managed to raise £600. Sufficient funds to complete work on the new The Glenrothes Distillery.
As one of the last distilleries in Scotland to maintain their own in-
Why hurry perfection? The new make spirit is carefully nurtured in our tall copper stills at the distillery for much longer than is strictly necessary. Slow distillation provides a lighter, fruitier spirit, eliminating more impurities and allowing for the production of a more delicately flavoured spirit. That’s the way it has always done it. And that’s the way they continue to do it.
The whisky begins its journey at the sources of the Brauchhill and the Fairies Well, whose soft waters flow from the West and are joined by the Ardcanny Spring and Dounie Well from the North. To this day The Glenrothes is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to have its own source of water for production, processing and spirit reduction, right on the estate. A natural river that divides the estate in two and reminds us every day, with the creation of every bottle of The Glenrothes, that we owe an important debt to nature.
The New Distillery: Pride of Rothes
Work began on the new distillery in the Summer of 1878 beginning with the construction of the stillhouse, which stood out under an imposing pagoda roof. A large warehouse and mashing room followed. And, on 28th December 1879, the first pure spirit flowed from The Glenrothes distillery.
A lade – or mill stream – was constructed to divert some of the burn to turn a water wheel that provided the distillery with all the power it needed. A railway siding brought in the barley and took away the filled casks. And most importantly of all, the soft water provided by the springs upstream ensured there was a plentiful supply of cold, crystal-
As a man of whisky, James Stuart was convinced that he should use traditional distillation methods alongside the latest advances in production technology. His conviction was built on four founding principles: having access to a nearby source of water to ensure the excellence and purity of his new make spirit, a slower than usual distillation to make the mellower single malt he was aiming for, the best sherry seasoned casks to provide a wider range of flavours and a whisky always bottled at natural colour.
A Place of Pride and Dedication
Our site is split in two by the Burn of Rothes. On one side, we have production. Exclusively selected malt arrives on site to be screened and weighed before milling. Then fresh spring water from our Estate is added to the grist to start the mashing process and wash, before being transferred to our tall copper stills.
On the other side of the burn, the new make spirit is transferred to our Filling Store and reduced by our own water source, ready to be filled to cask. That’s beside our warehouses, which slowly mature The Glenrothes whisky to the perfect age. Beyond the warehouses, on the right, hidden away you’ll find the cooperage and cask store.
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Hogshead
Colour: Dark Gold
Flavour Profile: Fruity
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 46.0% abv
Distillery Information
Glenrothes 12 year old
Cellars: £49.50
Complex, full an
d beautifully balanced, every dram of The Glenrothes is a statement of the whisky maker's craft. Fine Speyside single malt born from an unwavering commitment to the best raw materials, patient distillation and the highest quality casks.
Matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour with a character of vanilla, melon, and cinnamon.
Taste with water
NOSE: Light fragrance, banana and vanilla
PALATE: Banana, lemon and melon with a hint of cinnamon.
BODY: Medium
FINISH: Long and sweet, gala melon with light spice.
STYLE: Speyside character
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside -
Producer: Glenrothes Distillery
Range: The Soleo Collection
Bottling: Distillery Bottling
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Water Source: The Burn of Rothes
Owner: Edrington Holdings
Status: Operational
Age: 12 years
Cask: 100% Sherry Hogshead
Colour: Golden amber
Flavour Profile: Fruity
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 40.0% abv
Distillery Information
Two men of principle: Mr James Stuart and Rev. William Sharp
The history of The Glenrothes Distillery begins with the stories of two exceptional men. James Stuart, who first had the vision to build a new distillery in the town of Rothes, and the Reverend William Sharp, who raised the funds needed to save the distillery from ruin and helped to turn James Stuart’s dream into a reality.
The Whisky Maker: Mr James Stuart
James Stuart, born and bred in the town of Rothes, had a passion for whisky. He could see distilling offered a bright future and decided to build a new distillery in his hometown of Rothes that would be capable of making a lighter and fruitier spirit than its counterparts.
James Stuart knew whisky. He also knew that to make the finest single malts, the ingredients of wood and time would be essential. So at his distillery he would ensure that the distillation process wouldn’t be hurried to increase production. Instead it would last as long as necessary, not a moment less, to make a spirit that would contain the fruitiness capable of creating a lighter and creamier whisky. He also had the firm conviction that every cask at his estate would be carefully sourced and tended by local coopers, who would bring with them their timeless knowledge of the magic of wood. At The Glenrothes there would be no shortcuts.
He began building it in partnership with local businessmen Robert Dick and William Grant in an old mill next to the Rothes Burn. But in the summer of 1878 a financial crisis hit the country and they could no longer finance the build of the distillery. James stepped aside and left Robert and William with a dilemma over what to do next.
The Priest: The Reverend William Sharp
The Reverend William Sharp, a priest of the United Presbyterian Church in the nearby village of Archiestown, was known for his sermons warning his parishioners against the evils of temptation. Yet despite his reputation
as a firebrand, William Sharp was a man of principle, whose devotion to God was rivaled only by his commitment to his community. In Speyside, it was whisky that was the backbone of that community.
He knew that the town of Rothes needed a second distillery to provide stable employment for the coppersmiths, coopers and warehouse workers that relied on whisky for their livelihoods.
William Sharp was not a rich man, but he was a persuasive one. Soon, by appealing to the better nature of the local leaders of the community, he had managed to raise £600. Sufficient funds to complete work on the new The Glenrothes Distillery.
As one of the last distilleries in Scotland to maintain their own in-
Why hurry perfection? The new make spirit is carefully nurtured in our tall copper stills at the distillery for much longer than is strictly necessary. Slow distillation provides a lighter, fruitier spirit, eliminating more impurities and allowing for the production of a more delicately flavoured spirit. That’s the way it has always done it. And that’s the way they continue to do it.
The whisky begins its journey at the sources of the Brauchhill and the Fairies Well, whose soft waters flow from the West and are joined by the Ardcanny Spring and Dounie Well from the North. To this day The Glenrothes is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to have its own source of water for production, processing and spirit reduction, right on the estate. A natural river that divides the estate in two and reminds us every day, with the creation of every bottle of The Glenrothes, that we owe an important debt to nature.
The New Distillery: Pride of Rothes
Work began on the new distillery in the Summer of 1878 beginning with the construction of the stillhouse, which stood out under an imposing pagoda roof. A large warehouse and mashing room followed. And, on 28th December 1879, the first pure spirit flowed from The Glenrothes distillery.
A lade – or mill stream – was constructed to divert some of the burn to turn a water wheel that provided the distillery with all the power it needed. A railway siding brought in the barley and took away the filled casks. And most importantly of all, the soft water provided by the springs upstream ensured there was a plentiful supply of cold, crystal-
As a man of whisky, James Stuart was convinced that he should use traditional distillation methods alongside the latest advances in production technology. His conviction was built on four founding principles: having access to a nearby source of water to ensure the excellence and purity of his new make spirit, a slower than usual distillation to make the mellower single malt he was aiming for, the best sherry seasoned casks to provide a wider range of flavours and a whisky always bottled at natural colour.
A Place of Pride and Dedication
Our site is split in two by the Burn of Rothes. On one side, we have production. Exclusively selected malt arrives on site to be screened and weighed before milling. Then fresh spring water from our Estate is added to the grist to start the mashing process and wash, before being transferred to our tall copper stills.
On the other side of the burn, the new make spirit is transferred to our Filling Store and reduced by our own water source, ready to be filled to cask. That’s beside our warehouses, which slowly mature The Glenrothes whisky to the perfect age. Beyond the warehouses, on the right, hidden away you’ll find the cooperage and cask store.
Glenrothes 18 year old
Cellars: £109.50
Complex, full an
d beautifully balanced, every dram of The Glenrothes is a statement of the whisky maker's craft.
A complex and well-
Matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour with a character of vanilla, melon, and cinnamon.
Taste with water
NOSE: Orange oil, vanilla pods, pear and almonds.
PALATE: Sweet, ginger, rose water, pears and vanilla.
BODY: Medium
FINISH: Sweet, spicy and slightly peppery.
STYLE: Speyside character
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside -
Producer: Glenrothes Distillery
Range: The Soleo Collection
Bottling: Distillery Bottling
Style: Single Malt Whisky
Water Source: The Burn of Rothes
Owner: Edrington Holdings
Status: Operational
Age: 18 years
Cask: 100% Sherry Hogshead
Colour: Mahogany
Flavour Profile: Fruity, Peppery, Light Peat Smoke
Allergens: Not known
Bottle size: 70cl
abv: 40.0% abv
Distillery Information
Two men of principle: Mr James Stuart and Rev. William Sharp
The history of The Glenrothes Distillery begins with the stories of two exceptional men. James Stuart, who first had the vision to build a new distillery in the town of Rothes, and the Reverend William Sharp, who raised the funds needed to save the distillery from ruin and helped to turn James Stuart’s dream into a reality.
The Whisky Maker: Mr James Stuart
James Stuart, born and bred in the town of Rothes, had a passion for whisky. He could see distilling offered a bright future and decided to build a new distillery in his hometown of Rothes that would be capable of making a lighter and fruitier spirit than its counterparts.
James Stuart knew whisky. He also knew that to make the finest single malts, the ingredients of wood and time would be essential. So at his distillery he would ensure that the distillation process wouldn’t be hurried to increase production. Instead it would last as long as necessary, not a moment less, to make a spirit that would contain the fruitiness capable of creating a lighter and creamier whisky. He also had the firm conviction that every cask at his estate would be carefully sourced and tended by local coopers, who would bring with them their timeless knowledge of the magic of wood. At The Glenrothes there would be no shortcuts.
He began building it in partnership with local businessmen Robert Dick and William Grant in an old mill next to the Rothes Burn. But in the summer of 1878 a financial crisis hit the country and they could no longer finance the build of the distillery. James stepped aside and left Robert and William with a dilemma over what to do next.
The Priest: The Reverend William Sharp
The Reverend William Sharp, a priest of the United Presbyterian Church in the nearby village of Archiestown, was known for his sermons warning his parishioners against the evils of temptation. Yet despite his reputation
as a firebrand, William Sharp was a man of principle, whose devotion to God was rivaled only by his commitment to his community. In Speyside, it was whisky that was the backbone of that community.
He knew that the town of Rothes needed a second distillery to provide stable employment for the coppersmiths, coopers and warehouse workers that relied on whisky for their livelihoods.
William Sharp was not a rich man, but he was a persuasive one. Soon, by appealing to the better nature of the local leaders of the community, he had managed to raise £600. Sufficient funds to complete work on the new The Glenrothes Distillery.
As one of the last distilleries in Scotland to maintain their own in-
Why hurry perfection? The new make spirit is carefully nurtured in our tall copper stills at the distillery for much longer than is strictly necessary. Slow distillation provides a lighter, fruitier spirit, eliminating more impurities and allowing for the production of a more delicately flavoured spirit. That’s the way it has always done it. And that’s the way they continue to do it.
The whisky begins its journey at the sources of the Brauchhill and the Fairies Well, whose soft waters flow from the West and are joined by the Ardcanny Spring and Dounie Well from the North. To this day The Glenrothes is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to have its own source of water for production, processing and spirit reduction, right on the estate. A natural river that divides the estate in two and reminds us every day, with the creation of every bottle of The Glenrothes, that we owe an important debt to nature.
The New Distillery: Pride of Rothes
Work began on the new distillery in the Summer of 1878 beginning with the construction of the stillhouse, which stood out under an imposing pagoda roof. A large warehouse and mashing room followed. And, on 28th December 1879, the first pure spirit flowed from The Glenrothes distillery.
A lade – or mill stream – was constructed to divert some of the burn to turn a water wheel that provided the distillery with all the power it needed. A railway siding brought in the barley and took away the filled casks. And most importantly of all, the soft water provided by the springs upstream ensured there was a plentiful supply of cold, crystal-
As a man of whisky, James Stuart was convinced that he should use traditional distillation methods alongside the latest advances in production technology. His conviction was built on four founding principles: having access to a nearby source of water to ensure the excellence and purity of his new make spirit, a slower than usual distillation to make the mellower single malt he was aiming for, the best sherry seasoned casks to provide a wider range of flavours and a whisky always bottled at natural colour.
A Place of Pride and Dedication
Our site is split in two by the Burn of Rothes. On one side, we have production. Exclusively selected malt arrives on site to be screened and weighed before milling. Then fresh spring water from our Estate is added to the grist to start the mashing process and wash, before being transferred to our tall copper stills.
On the other side of the burn, the new make spirit is transferred to our Filling Store and reduced by our own water source, ready to be filled to cask. That’s beside our warehouses, which slowly mature The Glenrothes whisky to the perfect age. Beyond the warehouses, on the right, hidden away you’ll find the cooperage and cask store.