Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
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Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Glenlivet Distillery

Convalmore-Glenlivet, Aged 26 Years

ABV 61.4%

A welcome opportunity to taste a rare whisky, though it was never a classic, and in this instance is over the hill (or the Conval Hills?).

Michael Jackson

Specification

Cadenhead's

Authentic Collection

The Glenlivet

Brand

Cadenhead's

Bottler

Convalmore-Glenlivet, Aged 26 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

26

Age (Years)

2003

Year of Bottling

61.4%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Cidery. Oily. Earthy.

Palate: Cooked apples. Over-ripe bananas.

Finish: Cloves. Medicinal. Tight on the tongue.

Comment: A welcome opportunity to taste a rare whisky, though it was never a classic, and in this instance is over the hill (or the Conval Hills?).

Score: 7

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Incredibly sweet and estery. Lemon, candy floss, Sugar Puffs, honey, mint, touch of smoke and cocoa. The oak emerges with water but ends up slightly flat with time.

Palate: Lemon-fresh and sugary sweet all the way. Cinnamon. Just a dab of water is needed here.

Finish: Light but intense.

Comment: Just lacks some depth. All a bit nervy, but worth seeking out.

Score: 7.3

7.2
Overall Score

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