87 / 100
Rosebank’s 22-year-old Lowland single malt is identified with ex-bourbon and refill sherry casks. The character described here brings fresh apple, pear and citrus against honey and vanilla, while the palate’s initial peat and wood smoke give way to sweetness and spice. That shift makes the fruit and citrus feel more layered than simply bright. The long finish, with oak and tangy citrus zest, sounds like a fitting close. A thoughtfully balanced direction, with enough detail to hold my interest.
Reviewed by silverwren
- Nose
- Delicate florals, apple and pear, citrus zest, lemon and floral honey, Biscuits, cookie dough, heather and mint tea, with a whisper of smoke and minerality
- Palate
- Honey, vanilla and fruit, with initial peat and wood smoke followed by sweetness and spice, Limoncello, lemon peel, sugared peels, dried fruits, pink grapefruit, mandarin, menthol, charred oak and subtle pineapple
- Finish
- Long, with oak, gentle sweetness and tangy citrus zest, Chalk, menthol and yellow fruit