Glenrothes 11 Year Old Discovery Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Amber gold.
Nose: Dried fruit, toffee, soft spice and gentle sherry sweetness.
Palate: Raisins, fruitcake, caramel, milk chocolate and rounded oak spice.
Finish: Smooth and warming, with lingering sweet malt, dried fruit and soft spice.
Description
Glenrothes 11 Year Old Discovery Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 43% is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Discovery range. This series is designed to make flavour styles easy to understand, and this Glenrothes release sits firmly in the sherry cask matured style, shown by its rich purple presentation.
Matured for 11 years, this whisky brings together Glenrothes’ naturally rounded Speyside character with the sweet depth of sherry cask influence. It offers an approachable but flavourful profile, with dried fruit, soft spice, toffee, chocolate and gentle oak warmth.
This bottle is a strong choice for drinkers who want a well-presented single malt with clear sherry cask character, but without the heavier strength or intensity of cask strength releases. At 43%, it remains smooth, accessible and easy to enjoy neat, while still offering enough richness for a satisfying after-dinner dram.
Why Choose Glenrothes 11 Year Old Discovery Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 43%
Glenrothes 11 Year Old Discovery Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 43% stands out because it offers a clear, easy-drinking introduction to sherry cask matured Speyside whisky. The Discovery range is built around flavour exploration, and this bottle gives drinkers a straightforward route into rich, fruit-led single malt.
For collectors and whisky lovers, it is also attractive because it carries Gordon & MacPhail’s independent bottling name in a modern, approachable format. The tube and bottle presentation make it suitable for gifting, while the whisky itself delivers classic Glenrothes warmth and sherried balance.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy Speyside single malt with dried fruit, spice, toffee and soft sherry sweetness.
It is ideal for anyone exploring the Gordon & MacPhail Discovery range and wanting a clearly sherry cask matured style.
It is also ideal for gifting to someone who enjoys smooth, approachable Scotch whisky with traditional Speyside character and attractive presentation.
Product Details
Product Name: Glenrothes.
Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Glenrothes Distillery.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail.
Series: Discovery.
Age Statement: 11 Years Old.
Cask Type: Sherry cask matured.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 43%.
Bottle Count: No confirmed limited outturn is stated for this release.
Presentation: Bottle with Gordon & MacPhail Discovery presentation tube, as shown in the product image.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has appeal as part of Gordon & MacPhail’s Discovery range, a series created around clear flavour categories rather than complicated technical details. The sherry cask matured identity makes it easy to position within a collection, especially alongside other Discovery releases focused on bourbon cask or smoky styles.
It is also a good bottle for collectors who appreciate independent bottlings from recognised Speyside distilleries in attractive, modern packaging. While not positioned as a rare single cask release, it remains a desirable and very giftable Gordon & MacPhail expression.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
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