The 15 balances the delicate elegance of its new make spirit with the boldness resulting from 15 years of maturation in European oak sherry seasoned casks, delivering a flavour profile of bright sweet spice. Throughout maturation, the quality of the spirit from every cask is routinely nosed and sampled by Laura Rampling, Master Whisky Maker, who personally selects each cask to ensure the bold balance of The 15 is assured.
The Glenrothes uses oak casks, custom made and seasoned to their specification in Spain. The 15 is 100% naturally coloured by the cask, a characteristic trademark of The Glenrothes’ entire portfolio of prestige whiskies.
The 15 is presented in The Glenrothes’ iconic distillery bottle and packed in a dual-layered cylinder that opens to reveal the whisky within. Drawing inspiration from the natural greenery found throughout The Glenrothes Estate, the packaging of The 15 introduces shades of lichen green in a fitting tribute to the whisky’s Scottish Highland home.
Bottled at 43% ABV, it carries a suggested retail price of $100. It is now available online and on shelves throughout the U.S. via Total Wine, Reserve Bar, Binny’s, Astor Wine & Spirits, and others.
Laura Rampling, Master Whisky Maker at The Glenrothes, said: “Whilst The Glenrothes spirit is inherently delicate in style, it does not get overwhelmed by the bolder flavors created by maturation in first-fill European oak casks. It is this precise and counterintuitive marriage of the delicate and the bold that makes this 15 year old whisky unique, bringing sweet fruit and bright spice together in a deliciously unexpected way.”
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Dark brown sugar, baked orchard fruits and bright spice – cinnamon, allspice and star anise. Sweet and creamy hazelnut praline, complemented by the tang of candied orange peel and a touch of maple syrup. A backbone of toasted oak and soft worn leather adds depth and complexity.
Palate: Caramelised pears, dark chocolate and sweet baking spices – cinnamon, clove and cardamom. Pecan pie, crystalised ginger and orange marmalade. Soft, rich and mouth-coating.
Finish: Rich, sweet and silky with lingering bright spice.
THE GLENROTHES
Often regarded as a secret wonder of Speyside, The Glenrothes has been producing some of the finest single malts in Scotland since 1879. Renowned for its exclusive use of extraordinarily low mineral content spring water, it employs a long distillation approach in tall stills, creating an exceptionally bright and fruity spirit with a refined complexity
