Glenrothes – 1988-2021 32 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength (70cl, 57.9%)

This is a Speyside single malt from Glenrothes, distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail as part of its Connoisseurs Choice range. It spent 32 years in a refill American hogshead and comes in a 70cl bottle at a cask strength of 57.9%. At Glenrothes new spirit is filled to cask at a higher strength than the industry standard, averaging near 69% against the 63.5% used by most Scottish distilleries. The nose is rich vanilla and pear with a hint of honey. Sweet tropical fruit on the palate leads to grapefruit and mixed nuts, and the medium-bodied finish keeps a lingering pineapple note.