ABV 40%
Another interesting and more complex departure from the ‘standard’ Master Distiller’s Reserve, but not sure it’s worth twice the price of the Solera Vatted expression.
Gavin Smith
The Glenlivet
Brand
Master Distiller's Reserve Small Batch
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2015
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Icing sugar, caramel and milk chocolate. A sprinkling of white pepper and ginger, fresh pineapple and a hint of cloves.
Palate: Smooth and silky, with milk chocolate orange, fondant creams and soft spices.\n
Finish: Gentle fruit spices, hazelnuts and a suggestion of dark orange.
Comment: Another interesting and more complex departure from the ‘standard’ Master Distiller’s Reserve, but not sure it’s worth twice the price of the Solera Vatted expression.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Honeycomb and sultanas.
Palate: Creamy, sweet and very smooth.
Finish: Medium length, with a subtle hint of oak.
Comment: A very easy to drink whisky.
Score: 7.6
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