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Description
A restricted sample room release from Glenrothes, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 1999. This expression is noted for its character of blackberry, mint, and vanilla, as described on the label.
Glenrothes
Glenrothes 1978 Restricted Release 21 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1999, 43%
4.4/5Expert Rating
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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
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LatestSGD 575
HighSGD 696
LowSGD 489
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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 575.18
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - May 4, 2026SGD 695.73
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 488.78
- Region
- Speyside
- Age
- 21 Years
- Vintage
- 1978
- Bottled
- 1999
- ABV
- 43%
- Volume
- 70cl
- Distillery
- Glenrothes
- Origin
- Scotland
- Cask type
- Sherry Cask
- Bottling
- Official Bottling
- Peated
- Unpeated
- Single cask
- No
- Non-chill filtered
- No
- Cask origin
- N.A
- Cask no.
- N.A
- Batch
- N.A
- PPM
- N.A
- Barley
- N.A
- Fermentation
- N.A
- Master distiller (bottling)
- John Ramsay
- Master distiller (distillation)
- N.A
- Limited edition
- Yes
- Bottle count
- N.A
- Has box
- Yes
- Closure
- Cork
- Presentation
- Tube
- Series highlights
- Restricted Release / Sample Room series
- Historical context
- N.A
- Special release
- Restricted Release
- Allocation
- N.A
- Nose
- Complex aroma of Seville oranges with a hint of mint.
- Palate
- Rich, full flavour, aromatic and spicy like old fashioned humbugs.
- Finish
- Long, spicy, sweet, velvety finish.
87.8 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
snowlinerambler11 OctSpicy sweetness sounds appealing.
HazelnutRover29 SeptWith the unpeated label, smoke is not the headline here; the Seville orange, mint and sweet, spicy humbug notes make for a more interesting focus.
looseleaframbler12 SeptSeville orange with a hint of mint is a lovely combination.
cedar.postcard24 AugThe sherry-cask note makes me curious about the oak, but the described flavours lean more toward Seville orange, mint and sweet spice. That sounds like an appealing balance; I’d just expect the oak to stay in the background.