A lot of independent Glenrothes releases these days, many of which are dark sherry casks.
Today we’re trying one bourbon expression bottled in Holland by The Duchess and and at least one sherry bombs bottled by Sansibar. The third one is from the latest Butterflies series by Antique Lions of Spirits . As it turns out, the same age but three totally different profiles.
Glenrothes 20 yo 1996 (52,8%, The Duchess Shieldmaidens 2017, bourbon hogshead #10/1996)
This cask was apparently shared with Whiskyclub Ypenburg.
Nose: very natural, with varnished oak, sugared cereals and plenty of lemons and unripe...
