The Glenrothes is proudly and indisputably regarded as an exceptional single malt – the finest ingredients and materials always having been a crucial starting point in defining the true artisanal quality of our whiskies. Carefully selected barley, fresh spring water from our very own Speyside springs, and meticulously sourced oak casks are a prerequisite for every dram made at our estate. While our tall copper stills remove heavier flavour compounds in favour of a lighter, fruitier spirit. And our vastly thick stone walls provide cross-season temperature consistency that allows each drop to mature with a harmonious steadiness.
However, it is the guiding human hands and expert minds at our estate that are pivotal in enhancing our whisky’s best attributes. For more than 140 years it has been our people who have progressively elevated The Glenrothes to truly exceptional.
Passion, pride, perfectionism, personality all unite across our estate each day to create the discerning icon that is our malt whisky – as we survey, adjust and nurture our spirit through every detailed step of its creation.
Only by selecting the perfect barley by eye and touch, and meticulously observing the milling process, can we make certain that the highest-grade malt makes it into our stills. Only by thoroughly nosing our new-make spirit can we ensure it is housed within wood completely suited for its ageing journey. Only by continually inspecting each and every one of our casks in person can we guarantee our precious liquid completes its maturation intact. All our own personal touches towards excellence.
The care, curiosity and collaboration that lives within The Glenrothes is not born of duty, but from a pure, unadulterated love of our craft and our whisky. Of continuing to find the very best way, to create the very best single malt, with the very best people, for those with the most distinguished taste – for the days, years and decades to come.
So when all is said and done, what makes The Glenrothes is what makes it one of the world’s most discerning of whisky choices.
