Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Glenrothes 2006 16 YO

This 16-year-old Glenrothes belongs to the Connoisseurs Choice series from Gordon & MacPhail. The whisky matured in a first fill sherry hogshead and was bottled at 53.3% vol. This bottling is exclusively made for the German market.

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Tasting notes:

Caramel aroma intertwines with rich raisins and cinnamon spice. Raspberry and cranberry flavors lead to baked apple and charred oak. A full finish with hazelnut and cocoa powder.