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Glenrothes

Official distillery website ↗

57.5264, -3.2153 · locate on map

About the distillery

Glenrothes built much of its identity around vintage releases and sherry-influenced maturation, positioning itself within the richer side of Speyside whisky. Its whiskies generally emphasize dried fruit, citrus, spice and texture while maintaining a comparatively restrained and elegant structure. The distillery historically cultivated a quieter and more traditional image than many aggressively marketed competitors.

Bottlings (scored)

Other bottlings tracked

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Climate context

Local rainfall (SEPA)
765 mm
rolling 12 months · Aberlour (5 km)
Regional rainfall (Met Office)
2,223 mm +30.70%
Scotland N · vs 1995-2024 median