Glenrothes 12 Year Old North Star Spirits 2008 70cl

North Star Spirits at it once again with their single cask releases. One of the finest IBs out there.

This one was distilled in 2008 and allowed to aged until 2020, when it was drawn from a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead and bottled at cask strength. Only 323 bottles were produced.

North Star Spirits was founder in Glasgow in 2016 by Iain Croucher. They have since developed a strong reputation for bottling fantastic single cask and small batch whiskies, as well as the much-lauded Vega and Spica blends.

This Glenrothes was distilled in January 2008 and aged in a first-fill ex-Oloroso hogshead for 12 years. Part of the North Star Cask Series #012.

Earmarked from an early stage an ideal component in blended Scotch whiskies, Glenrothes has long been a key part of big brands such as Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse. Its relationship with the former, lead to a three decade-long association with London wine-merchants, Berry Brothers & Rudd, who first approached Highland Distillers about licensing the Glenrothes single malt brand in 1983, eventually trading the Cutty Sark blend with Edrington for full ownership of it in 2010. The distillery itself remained with Edrington through, and the two were reunited when the now hugely successful brand was returned in 2017. Releases from independent labels like this have also always been highly regarded.

Tasting Notes

Finish Intense dried fruit, black pepper and nutmeg.70cl

62.2% ABV

70cl