Rosebank 1978 Bottled 1991 - SMWS 25.4 75cl / 58.9% 13 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #25.4, 1978, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 58.9%

Name: Rosebank 1978 Bottled 1991 - SMWS 25.4 75cl / 58.9% 13 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #25.4, 1978, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 58.9%
Brand: Rosebank
Rating: 88.5 (2 reviews)

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A bottle of Rosebank Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This 13-year-old Lowland single malt was distilled in October 1978 and bottled in October 1991 at 58.9% ABV. It is identified as SMWS cask 25.4 and was matured in a Sherry Cask.

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88.5/100

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Based on 2 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile

Nose: Fino-ish profile, with old nuts, bitter chocolate, tapioca, curry powder, cigars and leather, indicating an ultra-dry ex-sherry influence.
Palate: Rich, creamy, and hyper-sherried, featuring bitter oranges, walnuts, figs, sultanas, dates, cinnamon, and a hint of mustard.
Finish: Very long and rather tannic, with strong tea, peppercorns, and a cabernety quality.

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slowtrain_socks3 Sept

89 / 100

The notes suggest a sharp shift: a dry, nutty nose, then a rich, fruit-laden palate. The very long, tannic finish sounds like a lot to carry.

Nose: Fino-ish character, Old nuts, Bitter chocolate, Tapioca, Curry powder, Cigars, Leather, Ultra-dry ex-sherry influencePalate: Rich and creamy, Bitter oranges, Walnuts, Figs, Sultanas, Dates, Cinnamon, A hint of mustardFinish: Very long and rather tannic, Strong tea, Peppercorns, A cabernety quality

driftwood_notebook3 Mar

88 / 100

58.9% ABV; richly sherried, tannic.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet

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Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Lowland
Age: 13 Years
Vintage: 1978
Bottled: 1991
ABV: 58.9%
Volume: 75cl
Distillery: Rosebank
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: Sherry Cask
Bottling: Independent Bottling - Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Peated: Unpeated
Single cask: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: 25.4
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: N.A
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: N.A
Has box: No
Closure: Screw cap
Presentation: Bottle only
Series highlights: SMWS
Historical context: Rosebank distillery closed in 1993, two years after this bottling.
Special release: Private members club bottling
Allocation: Members of The Scotch Whisky Society

Nose: Fino-ish profile, with old nuts, bitter chocolate, tapioca, curry powder, cigars and leather, indicating an ultra-dry ex-sherry influence.
Palate: Rich, creamy, and hyper-sherried, featuring bitter oranges, walnuts, figs, sultanas, dates, cinnamon, and a hint of mustard.
Finish: Very long and rather tannic, with strong tea, peppercorns, and a cabernety quality.

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