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The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 41.4% ABV (82.8 Proof) | 750 mL | Scotland | Distilled 1978 | Aged 36 Years | Single Cask #3631
Process & Profile
The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask is a collector-grade Speyside single malt drawn from a single cask and bottled after 36 years of maturation. This release is tied to Cask #3631, making it a true one-cask expression with a fixed profile and limited outturn rather than a broad multi-cask vintage release.
With over three decades in cask, the whisky leans into mature wood influence, layered dried-fruit depth, and a more polished, restrained style than younger Glenrothes expressions. At 41.4% ABV, it is bottled at a lower natural-feeling strength for an older whisky, which supports a softer, elegant sip built around age, texture, and long-developed complexity rather than sheer power.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dried fruit, mature oak, soft spice, gentle nuttiness
Palate: Rounded orchard and dried-fruit sweetness, polished wood, subtle spice, elegant malt depth
Finish: Long, refined, and oak-led with lingering fruit and spice
What Makes It Special
Distilled in 1978 and aged 36 years
True single cask release from Cask #3631
Bottled at 41.4% ABV (82.8 proof)
Extremely limited outturn of 168 bottles
Prestige “Platinum” presentation aimed at collectors and special-occasion pours
How to Enjoy
This is a bottle best served neat in a tulip glass. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping so the mature oak and fruit notes can fully open. If you want to explore it further, add only a few drops of water—just enough to widen the aromas without flattening the older whisky’s delicate structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky?The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rare collector release from a single cask, distilled in 1978 and aged 36 years.
What is the alcohol content of The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky?The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 41.4% ABV (82.8 proof).
What cask is used for The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky?The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is from Single Cask #3631.
How many bottles were released of The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky?The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky had a limited outturn of 168 bottles.
Where can I buy The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky?You can purchase The Glenrothes Platinum 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky directly from Barrel Ora Liquors, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.
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