GLENROTHES SELECT RESERVE

Palate: Thin bodied. Dry and austere. Faint malty sweetness, dusty hay, and more grape skins. That weird acidic note returns.

Finish: Short. Dry and oaky, with a bit more sweetness – apricot jam. No bitterness.

With Water: A few drops of water intensify the hay notes, nearly making them barnyardy. They also bring out some hazelnut and more citrus peel. There seems to be more sugar on the palate. You can’t go wrong with a little water here, just don’t dilute it too much – stick to drops.