Old Malt Cask / Aged 18 Years

Old Malt Cask

The Glenlivet

Aged 18 Years

ABV 50%
REVIEWED Issue 76

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Specifications

Brand: The Glenlivet, Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
Expression: Aged 18 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 18 years old
Year of bottling: 2008
ABV: 50%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Douglas Laing

Tasting notes

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Fruity.With a sharp edge.Green plums.Honey brings in a sweeter note Vanilla biscuits.
Palate: Crisp. The sweetness comes after, once the tongue is coated. Lovelyfruit display. Like biting in a granny smith. Sharp at start then juicy and rewarding.
Finish: Slowly and gently flowing.
Comment: A delicious dram. As pleasant a s a walk in an orchard on a sunny autumn day. Crisp,fresh and sunny

7.8

Taster Dominic Roskrow

Nose: Light,very fresh and clean,with sweet, lemon. Pleasant.
Palate: Sweet and pleasant,with clean sweet barley,some soft banana.
Finish: Medium and sweet.
Comment: Perfectly acceptable malt from this Speyside great.

7.5

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Glenlivet Distillery, Ballindalloch, Moray, Speyside, Scotland

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