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Tasting note
5cl miniature. Distilled in 1968, this is a little piece of history. Made in the well respected Glenrothes distillery this is a fantastic chance to try a really old whisky. Always a sweet style from Glenrothes this whisky is exceptionally smooth with a sweet toffee nose and complexity coming from the oak.

Note
Glenrothes distillery was established by W Grant & Co in 1878 and merged with Islay Distillery Co in 1887 to create Highland Distilleries Ltd. The Glenrothes distillery was destroyed by fire and rebuilt around 1922 and the stills were increased from 4 to 6 in 1963. Glenrothes is popular with blenders and is a contributor to Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse.

Producer note: Duncan Taylor

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Merchant of the Year
2005
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South East England
2005

Ian Jarman is an Associate of the Institute of Wines & Spirits
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