The
Rosebank distillery is settled on the banks of the Forth-Clyde
canal near Falkirk and is mothballed since 1993.
It is a former malting called Camolon which was purchased by DCL
(Distillers Company Ltd) in 1914.
Considered as the best of all
Lowlands malts by some specialists, Rosebank is still available
in cask strength version in the collection "Rare Malts".
Independent bottlers have put several versions on the market.
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
20 years |
Alcohol percentage |
62,3% |
Particularity |
Cask Strength |
Bottler |
Official |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
25 years |
Alcohol percentage |
61.4% |
Bottler |
Official |
Particularity |
Triple distilled |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
10 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43% |
Particularity |
Triple distillation |
Bottler |
The Ultimate Single Malt |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
10 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43% |
Cask |
Sherry Fino |
Bottler |
Ian McLeod |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
11 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43% |
Cask |
Sherry |
Bottler |
Ian McLeod |
Nose
Floral and fruity. Bluebells. Pears poached in vanilla syrup. Exotic wood. Toasted
bread.
Palate
Flowery. Chocolate toffee. Coconut. Burnt cream. Sandalwood.
Finish
Quite delicate, crisp and dry, vanishing on a bitter note. Walnut peel.
Comment
An attractive medium-bodied Rosebank. The sherry finish has added complexity
to delicacy. Some exotic notes which makes it really appetising.
(Martine Nouet)
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
11 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43% |
Particularity |
non chill filtered |
Bottler |
Douglas Laing |
Rosebank
11 years
|
|
Age |
11 years |
Alcohol percentage |
58,1% |
Particularity |
cask strength |
Bottler |
Signatory |
Colour
deep yellow with orange glints
The nose is powerful, marked by nice floral notes (lilac) and a
vegetal character (fresh grass). After aeration, it developes on
pear and on some delicate notes of vanilla.
The palate is rich and voluptuous, and develops on malted barley
on a slightly acid background. It is elegant and fruity (medlar,
quince) on a light woody background.
The finis is lingering and recalls the fruits, the vanilla and fresh
grass. Subtle chocolate hints.
Rosebank 14 years
|
|
Age |
14 years |
Alcohol percentage |
46% |
Bottler |
The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
14 years |
Alcohol percentage |
58,8% |
Particularity |
Cask strength |
Bottler |
Gordon & MacPhail |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
15 years |
Alcohol percentage |
46% |
Bottler |
Berry Bros & Rudd |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
25 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43% |
Bottler |
The Nectar/Bresser & Timmer |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
15 years |
Alcohol percentage |
46% |
Bottler |
Single Malts of Scotland |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
17 years |
Alcohol percentage |
54,4% |
Particularity |
Cask strength |
Bottler |
Gordon & MacPhail |
Rosebank
|
|
Age |
17 years |
Alcohol percentage |
56,3% |
Bottler |
Clydesdale |

Rosebank
|
|
Age |
12 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43% |
Bottler |
Official |
Date of tasting: 27/7 2008
Apperance: Young sauternes or Pale straw
Nose: A very light and delicate nose. Some estery aromas like lemon, kiwi and bubblegums blends with drier, more floral notes like roses and apple mints. Further, some wine winegar, cut paper and hay are detectable. Refreshing, like a stroll in the flower garden, yet more complex than I've experienced from most of it's Lowland cousins.
Body: Light.
Palate: Very pleasant and overall quite dry. The dominant impressions were of herbs and roses and some slight earthy hints. The finish is quite long and delicate with some reminders of heather.
87/100
There are only three active distilleries left in the Lowlands. This area was during the 18th and 19th century the main producer of whisky. This area has seen the birth of the industrial production of whisky.
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