The Glenlivet
8.6

The Glenlivet

Cellar Collection 1980

ABV 43.3%

Like entering a candy shop! A dram to remind you of your young years!

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Glenlivet

Brand

Cellar Collection 1980

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2012

Year of Bottling

43.3%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense, grassy. Pear drop. Quite fruity.

Palate: Sweet and velvety.Vanilla syrup. Poached pears. 'Bonbon anglais.' A hint of coconut.

Finish: Fruity and slightly spicy.

Comment: Like entering a candy shop! A dram to remind you of your young years!

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Mature but marvellously fruity and fragrant. Apple, jasmine tea and BBQ pineapple - there's even a hint of bubblegum in there. With water a fragrant sweetness like honeysuckle blossom, rose.

Palate: There's sufficient cask to add a lightly oily suppleness and toasted almond. The pineapples continue.

Finish: Long, refined and elegant.

Comment: A stunning Glenlivet and a superb example of the benefits of long relaxed maturation.

Score: 9.3

8.6
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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