Scotland, Lowlands. Distillery closed. Owner: Ian Macleaod Distillers

Closed in 1993 by owners United Distillers (Diageo), Rosebank is today the Lowlands' most sought-after malt. In a rare phenomenon experienced by only a handful of distilleries such as Macallan, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, official versions and independent bottlings are just as equally prized. In 2019, for example, three years after its release, the Rosebank True Love edition from the Roses range (Specialty Drinks) far surpassed the popularity of the official version Rosebank 20 Year Old Zenith Import (1980s), which was until then the leading expression. In September 2017, the brand and stock were bought by Ian Macleod Distillers, who, in January 2019, were given permission to renovate and reopen the distillery - a feat due for completion in 2021.

A Lowland single malt produced at the Rosebank distillery on 3 July 1991, selected by La Maison du Whisky and bottled by the independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail on 17 July 2008 after 17 years of maturation in a bourbon cask (#2098). A limited edition of 199 bottles worldwide. Bottle equipped with a cork stopper and blue foil seal.Fans of the single malt were surprised when the distillery was closed in 1993. Having been constantly showcased since the 1970s through its bottlings with and without age statements that were widely distributed in Europe, it seemed only logical that it would be kept and incorporated into the Six Classic Malts range. Owners United Distillers, however, preferred Glenkinchie and left Rosebank to enter the pantheon of collectible malts.