Glenrothes 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Scotch Whisky

The Glenrothes 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that shows the distillery from its brightest angle. Where most of The Glenrothes range leans on sherry-seasoned oak, this expression is matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks for the full 14 years, bottled at a generous 45.7% ABV with natural colour. The result is an elegant, fruit-forward malt built on sweet coconut, vanilla and fresh pear. This 700mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 45.7% (91.4 proof)
• Size: 700mL
• Age: 14 years old
• Casks: First-fill ex-bourbon casks only
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Colour: Natural, from the cask

The Story

The Glenrothes has been distilling in the town of Rothes, in the heart of Speyside, since 1879, and for most of that history its spirit was prized quietly by blenders before the distillery stepped forward with single malts of its own. Sherry-seasoned oak defines much of the house style, which is exactly what makes this release stand out: the 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask is matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks from start to finish. Fourteen years in American oak lets the distillery's naturally fruity, elegant new-make spirit take the lead, with the cask adding sweetness and softness rather than weight. Browse the wider range in our Glenrothes collection.

Tasting Notes

The distillery sums up this whisky's character in three words: sweet coconut with vanilla and fresh pear. Around that core, the first-fill bourbon casks bring honey, baked apple and soft malt, with a gentle spice that builds slowly rather than bites. The higher bottling strength of 45.7% gives the palate real texture, and the finish lingers on vanilla, coconut and ripe orchard fruit. It is a bright, generous Speyside malt that sits comfortably alongside the other age-stated releases in our Scotch whisky range.

How to Enjoy

Pour it neat in a tulip glass and give it a few minutes to open; a few drops of water will coax out more of the pear and honey. It also makes a refined Rob Roy, the Scotch answer to a Manhattan, with sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters. However you take it, this is a single malt worth slowing down for. Explore more Speyside and Highland releases across our full whisky collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Glenrothes 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask different from the 12 and 15?
The 12 and 15 are matured in sherry-seasoned oak. The 14 Year Old is matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, so it pours brighter and sweeter, led by coconut, vanilla and pear rather than dried fruit and spice.

What is the alcohol content of Glenrothes 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask?
It is bottled at 45.7% ABV (91.4 proof), higher than the 43% of the 12 and 15 Year Old expressions, and it is presented at natural colour in a 700mL bottle.

Is Glenrothes 14 Year Old a single malt?
Yes. It is a single malt Scotch whisky, distilled and matured at The Glenrothes distillery in Rothes, Speyside, and aged for a full 14 years before bottling.

Where can I buy Glenrothes 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask?
It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor for shipping or local pickup in San Diego, California, while this release lasts.