Glenlivet Distillery
ABV 46%
A little cramped on the palate but has personality.
Dave Broom
Berrys' Own Selection
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Brand
1971
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Oak. Light toffee apple,dry grass. Good balance between sweet caramel,melted white chocolate and\ra chalky,almost fino-like quality.
Palate: Good concentration of wood oils, ratafia,baked apple.Opens into the centre with a slight resinous\rundertow. Good length but grippy.
Finish: Slightly firm.
Comment: A little cramped on the palate but has personality.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Earthy. Humus. Mushrooms. Roasted apples. Pears cooked in a vanilla syrup.
Palate: Dry,slightly sour then opening on sweet exotic fruit seasoned with spices. Mango, pomegranate. Hint of\rgrated coconut.
Finish: Dry,spicy.Ginger biscuits
Comment: A fruity malt with some complexity. Good spicy frame.
Score: 7.8
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