The Glenrothes, a distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland, is taking a new approach with their latest collection of whisky. The distillery is known for aging their spirits in sherry barrels. 90% of their barrels previously contained sherry so they’ve chosen to highlight the grapes that precede the whiskey with The Glenrothes Soleo Collection, which is named after the process of sun-drying sherry grapes. The new lineup brings to market a 10-year, 12-year , 18-year, and 25-year scotch as well as a “whisky maker’s cut” which is comprised of only first-fill sherry casks and bottled at 48.8% ABV.

Glenrothes Soleo Collection

• 10 YEARS OLD : A delicate and more subtle style of single malt, with notes of vanilla, shortbread and citrus peel. 40% ABV, $45
• 12 YEARS OLD : The epitome of the distillery style, with notes of vanilla, melon and cinnamon. 40% ABV, $55
• WHISKY MAKER’S CUT : Inspired and shaped by the hand of master whisky maker Gordon Motion, using only first-fill sherry-seasoned casks and  bottled at his preferred strength. Vanilla, orange peel and nutmeg character. 48.8% ABV, $75 USD
  
• 18 YEARS OLD: A complex and well-rounded expression with a vanilla, pear and fresh-ginger character. 43% ABV, $130
  
• 25 YEARS OLD): Winner of the Chairman’s Trophy Award for Best Speyside Single Malt at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Competition. Rich and intense, this expression delivers heady woody notes with a character defined by salted caramel, mango and coriander seeds. 43% ABV, $500