Glenrothes – 31 Years The Single Malts of Scotland (70cl, 53.2%)

This is a 31 year old Glenrothes, an independent bottling from Elixir Distillers for their The Single Malts of Scotland range. It comes in a 70cl bottle at 53.2% ABV. The label describes it as a marriage of casks, and it is a Speyside single malt. The nose is fruity, with dates, red and dark fruit, sherry and balsamic notes. The palate opens with spice, then turns sweeter with fruit and honey before moving on to oak, tobacco and earthy tones. The finish is long, sweet and sour, with a little bitterness.