
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Glenrothes is an award-winning single malt Scotch whisky from the town of Rothes in Speyside, Scotland's Scotch whisky making heartland. The distillery has a storied history that dates back to 1879 that is how long it has been crafting one of the world’s finest whisky.Situated adjacent to the Burn of Rothes in the Speyside region of Scotland, The Glenrothes Distillery was founded in 1879 by James Stuart, who had previously been employed at The Macallan Distillery. The distillery's history is marred by tragedy in 1897, construction workers who were attempting to expand the capacity of the distillery started a fire that consumed much of the distillery's infrastructure and equipment. Twenty-five years later, a fire at the distillery's original warehouse caused the loss of 200,000 gallons of maturing whisky. Despite having lost ten copper-pot stills in various accidents since its founding, the Glenrothes Distillery is now a picture of harmony and tranquility. A combination of many fact