Rosebank 21 years 1992 - 2014

Tasting notes Serge Valentin: 88 points (WhiskyFun.com)

I had liked 2011’s 21 year old quite a lot (WF 88) but it wasn’t a lemon bomb.

Colour: pale gold.

Nose: a little more closed at first nosing, but that may come from the higher strength. I find it delicately fragrant, with meadow flowers, then rather oranges instead of lemons. A wee touch of earth and sawdust too, lemon curd, and then a very funny and certainly unexpected note of capsicum. With water: more humus, damp earth, mushrooms… No chalk this time. Also chamomile, aniseed and lemon balm. Nice development.

Mouth (neat): thicker and richer again. Vanilla, barley sugar, ginger liqueur, then lemon juice and a little bitter grass. Raw malted barley. With water: excellent. Lemon and grapefruit syrup with some barley sugar and a touch of spearmint, then plums.

Finish: long, clean, zesty, Rosebank.

Comments: excellent. It’s maybe not a hugely complex spirit but if you enjoy citrus in your whisky, you’ll love it.

Rosebank Distillery

Rosebank Distillery is located on the banks of the Forth-Clyde Canal in Falkirk, Scotland, a central location in the Lowlands. Founded in 1840, Rosebank has a rich history and quickly became known as one of the best producers of Lowland single malt whisky. Despite its closure in 1993, the distillery was reopened in 2017 by Ian Macleod Distillers, who wanted to revive Rosebank's legacy.

A specific feature of Rosebank Distillery is the use of triple distillation, resulting in an exceptionally pure and light spirit. Rosebank's whiskies are known for their delicate and floral character, with aromas of rose, citrus and vanilla, and a silky smooth finish. Maturation takes place mainly in American oak bourbon casks, which contributes to the subtle and complex flavour profiles.

With its combination of traditional methods and a focus on quality, Rosebank remains an iconic name in the world of Scotch whisky, loved by connoisseurs and collectors alike.

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