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North Star Glenrothes 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Ralfy.com 10 Year Anniversary Bottling
Speyside, Highlands,
SCOTLAND
$159. 99
Bottle
$1919.88 Dozen
ABV: 51.4%
87 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com For North Star's founder, Iain Croucher, independent whisky bottling is a "beyond exciting" industry that mostly flies beneath the radar of mainstream consumers. Whereas big brands blend batches for consistency (aroma, taste, ABV and sometimes even colour have to be the same), North Star's energies are focussed on single cask curiosities and obscurities. Supply is a closely guarded secret and equally a challenge: “We've had a few let-downs mixed with triumphant purchases that are worthy of late-night celebrations”, explains Croucher. “Being offered a cask of whisky that you know is different from anything you’ve ever tasted, and being able to put my label on it must be up there with some of the best jobs in the world". The latest selections from single cask series 008 and 009 run the gamut of diversity, backed up by North Star's reputation for high quality and (sometimes) considerable age statements. North Star was the nominated independent bottler with the honour of choosing a cask to bottle for Ralphy.com, the famous Glasgow based whisky blogger. Ralphy's 10th anniversary Glenrothes should be of interest to collectors. As usual, Australian allocations are tiny with some items limited to just two bottles.