Virtually 30 years after being shuttered, Rosebank — as soon as one among Scotland’s premiere Lowland whisky distilleries — is making ready to open its doorways as soon as once more, and is whetting Scotch lovers’ appetites with the launch of a 31 12 months Outdated whisky. The uncommon bottling was drawn from casks that have been salvaged earlier than the distillery’s closure within the early Nineties.
The Rosebank 31 12 months Outdated consists of scarce shares from simply earlier than Falkirk web site was mothballed in 1993. Regardless of spending over three many years in casks, the Lowland single malt retains a vivid and zesty nostril, with hints of lime and lemongrass. This mild, vibrant profile continues onto the palate, the place mint and chamomile are met with extra sturdy notes of leather-based and banana bread. The end options lengthy natural notes, candy peaches, and a touch of oak.
“That is the primary Rosebank launch throughout my tenure as Distillery Supervisor and I’m beneath no illusions as to the significance of this launch,” famous Malcolm Rennie, Rosebank Distillery Supervisor. “The spirit was distilled earlier than the distillery closed its doorways and has matured in casks ever since, ready to be awoken.
“It fills me with nice pleasure to know that the 31 12 months Outdated would be the final ‘outdated Rosebank’ launch earlier than the distillery is reopened to the general public. The revival of this sleeping big is a large second for the whisky neighborhood, however most significantly for the folks of Falkirk who’ve patiently awaited its return for 3 many years.”
In October of 2020, Rosebank launched a 30 12 months Outdated whisky, its first official launch since being bought by Ian Macleod Distillers in 2017.
Bottled at 48.1% ABV, the Rosebank 31 12 months Outdated is priced at £1,800 per 70cl bottle and will be bought by way of the model’s official web site.
