Rosebank 25 Years Old 1989 Cask Ends (Cadenhead’s)

Bottled by Cadenhead's, this Rosebank matured to 25 year old, from 1989 and bottled at 58.3%. The Lowland Rosebank, established in 1840 in Camelon near Falkirk, in the Lowlands, was closed in 1993. Rosebank distilled again from 2023, yet this is spirit from the closed era.

Triple distilled through three pot stills and condensed in wooden worm tubs, the make took the Rosebank style. An American oak cask shaped it, flattering the floral, ester rich make. Past twenty years the spirit turns honeyed and tropical while keeping its finesse. A long, gentle maturation suits the refined, ester led Rosebank character. Rosebank stood on the Forth and Clyde Canal, which once carried its casks to market. The pairing of triple distillation and worm tubs was unique to Rosebank among Scotch distilleries. Blenders prized the malt for its elegant, floral character and unusual weight.

Bottled at a cask strength 58.3%, it is rich. The refill oak lending honey and vanilla runs under citrus and a grassy freshness. It is refined and deep, the florals woven in. Marzipan and citrus see out a long finish. This is one of the great ghost whiskies of the Lowlands.