Glenlivet Distillery
ABV 58.3%
A very refreshing dram, most enjoyable for a summer evening (one can dream!). The alcohol is more aggressive on the palate.
Martine Nouet
Cadenhead's
The Glenlivet
Brand
Cadenhead's
Bottler
12 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
58.3%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Citrussy. Lemon posset. The alcohol bite is quite prickly but in a nice way. Herbal tea (lemon balm). In time, sweet notes softens the spirit tang. Guava jelly. Mandarine.
Palate: Silky. More orangey than lemony. Water brings out a touch of cardboard. Spicy tang.
Finish: Dry, spicy, gingery. Almond milk.
Comment: A very refreshing dram, most enjoyable for a summer evening (one can dream!). The alcohol is more aggressive on the palate.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Sweet and malty. Green melon, frying turmeric powder and little lime zest and a floral touch. Delicate and slightly chalky.
Palate: This needs water which has a softening effect, bringing out lemon, banana milk shake and hazelnut. Very light and delicate.
Finish: White pepper.
Comment: Saved by the water and though too insubtantial to get a high mark would make a good aperitif.
Score: 7.5
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