Glenrothes 1988
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Category
Whisky

Country
Scotland

Distillery
Glenrothes

Bottler
(distillery bottling)

Type
Single Malt Whisky

Strength
43,0%

Volume
70cl.

Vintage
1988

Bottled
2011

Age
Not stated

Cask
Oak Casks
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