Glenlivet Distillery
ABV 40%
Somewhat lifeless and one-dimensional. Not the best old Glenlivet I've tasted.
Gavin Smith
Gordon & MacPhail
Brand
Gordon & MacPhail
Bottler
George & J.G. Smith's Rare Vintage, 1974
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2004
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Spice and old leather sofas, caramel. Water releases more expansive floral and marzipan notes.
Palate: More spice, fudge, dry sherry, then peppery old oak.
Finish: Shorter than one might hope, quite flat, dry oak.
Comment: Somewhat lifeless and one-dimensional. Not the best old Glenlivet I've tasted.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Gentle and slow to open. Rich tea biscuits, Madeira, nuts, peach juice, apple core, flowers and dried peels. A light oiliness. Complex and balanced.
Palate: Restrained, with sweet honeyed notes. Great width on the palate, lovely soft feel. Water shatters it.
Finish: Long, aromatic.
Comment: A fantastic old Speyside which hits a perfect balance between cask and spirit.
Score: 9
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