The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 47.5% ABV (95 Proof) | 700 mL | Scotland | Aged 50 Years

Process & Profile

The Glenrothes 50 Year Old is the distillery’s first official 50-year-old release and, at the time of launch, its oldest whisky ever released. It was matured for five decades and presented as a prestige, ultra-limited collector bottling built around deep maturity, elegant spice, and refined wood influence. The house style here is rich and polished rather than smoky, with a profile shaped by long aging and careful cask selection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fragrant woody spice, cedar wood, cloves

• Palate: Intensely sweet and spicy with cardamom, fennel seed, and vanilla pod

• Finish: Long, warm, and deeply layered

What Makes It Special

• The first official 50-year-old ever released by The Glenrothes

• Bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof)

• Presented in 700 mL format

• Distilled in 1968 and released as an ultra-premium limited bottling

• Only 50 bottles were made worldwide, making it a true collector release

How to Enjoy

This is a bottle best approached as a special-occasion, collector-level pour. Sip it neat in a tulip glass and let it sit for several minutes before drinking. If you add water, use only a few drops to avoid flattening the older whisky’s layered spice and wood character.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ultra-limited Speyside single malt aged 50 years and released as the distillery’s first official 50-year-old expression.

2. What is the alcohol content of The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof).

3. How old is The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged 50 years.

4. What does The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky taste like?
   The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky shows fragrant woody spice on the nose, then opens into cardamom, fennel seed, vanilla pod, and a long warm finish.

5. Where can I buy The Glenrothes 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
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