The third and final release in a series of annual, limited-editions from the Rosebank distillery in the Lowlands, bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers (who bought the closed distillery in 2017 and re-opened it in 2024 after extensive renovations). Each release is selected from the old remaining casks, leading up to the first “new” Rosebank spirit. Distilled in 1990 (three years before the distillery closed), matured for 32 years in a combination of refill ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled in 2023. Non-chillfiltered and bottled at 47.6%.
Nose: Elegant and balanced, boiled sweeties, pineapple cubes, dried apricot, gentle oak, candied ginger, lemon drizzle, marzipan, hints of white pepper and café latte.
Palate: Velvet mouthfeel with good body, hints of malt, thyme, butterscotch, tropical fruits, drying oak and softly warming spice.
Finish: Soft and long with lemon, honeyed porridge and toasted walnut.
