The Glenlivet
7.7

The Glenlivet

Master Distiller's Reserve Small Batch

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

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith

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

Joe Bates

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

7.7
Overall Score

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