Glenlivet Distillery
ABV 41%
A gorgeous whisky, that shows some age, but it holds it well.
Rob Allanson
Gordon & MacPhail
Brand
Gordon & MacPhail
Bottler
1954
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
41%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Really lovely sweetness with salted caramel ice cream and vanilla. Stewed fruit with dark fruit compote, sherry soaked raisins and spiced damson chutney. Hints of wood smoke too.
Palate: Spice layers build up bringing in ground black pepper and goat’s cheese. Then golden syrup on hot crumpets and some roasted hazelnuts.
Finish: Sweet and rich, then everything dries out nicely.
Comment: A gorgeous whisky, that shows some age, but it holds it well.
Score: 8.7
Taster
Nose: Clotted cream, gorse flowers and butterscotch, followed by rich hot white chocolate and marshmallows. Orange zest and coconut oil towards the end.
Palate: Rich and creamy, freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon curd and polished mahogany.
Finish: Smooth and rich, but the finish dissipates quite quickly.
Comment: A little too easy to drink, but it still leaves an impression.
Score: 7.9
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