2005 Glenrothes 16 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single First Fill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

($109.99)

Our friends at Old Particular have come through with a barn-burner of an Exclusive Cask. From one of Scotland’s most famous blue-chip names, this 2005 Glenrothes single cask is a rarity to be coveted by any serious Scotch aficionado. Due to the distillery’s business model and brand philosophy, it’s quite an unusual occurrence to find a Glenrothes cask on the independent market, but it’s simply unheard-of these days to find one with this kind of age and in a top-quality, first-fill sherry butt, no less. Buyer David Othenin-Girard declares, “This is really the quintessential profile from this distillery.” Apart from being authentically Glenrothes, it’s just an eminently pleasurable whisky by its mind-boggling complexity (especially with a few drops) and its rich, decadent profile. David’s colleague Andrew Whiteley notes, “This is the kind of fun, middle-aged malt that really knocks your socks off and reminds you just how purely enjoyable Scotch is.” You’ll want to beat a quick path to securing your bottles, as we don’t expect to see the likes of this again any time soon.