Glenlivet Distillery
ABV 47.2%
Glenlivet fans won't be disappointed.
Dominic Roskrow
Cask Collection
Brand
Dewar Rattray
Bottler
1977, 29 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
29
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
47.2%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Rich,strawberry soda,vanilla ice cream.
Palate: Very pleasant. Sweet fruit,some apple, with a touch of tannin and a touch of spice.Not as frisky as the nose though.
Finish: Warm and slushy.
Comment: Glenlivet fans won't be disappointed.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Balsamic. Turpentine,thyme essence. Humus. The earthy note gives way to a sweeter one with toffee,orange custard and toasted almonds.
Palate: Very smooth and round,almost syrupy. Exotic fruit.Guava,lime, coconut milk.
Finish: Spicy. Powder ginger. Grippy oak. But clean.
Comment: A well-balanced dram. The age speaks but it has kept a vigorous freshness.
Score: 8.3
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