The Cooper's Choice
8.4

The Cooper's Choice

Glenlivet Distillery

1971, 32 Years Old, Sherry Cask

ABV 46%

A fine whisky, just lacking the finesse and balance of the 1974.

Dave Broom

Specification

The Cooper's Choice

Brand

Vintage Malt Whisky Co.

Bottler

1971, 32 Years Old, Sherry Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

32

Age (Years)

2004

Year of Bottling

46%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Rich. Cooked plum, Christmas cake, then tomato soup, balsamic notes. With water, tomato leaf, fig. Has balance and richness. Intriguing.

Palate: Good weight but not too tannic. A hint of smoke, violet, chicory and rotten fruits.

Finish: Ripe, oaky. Some smoke?

Comment: A fine whisky, just lacking the finesse and balance of the 1974.

Score: 8.3

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Big sherry nose, toffee, stewed fruits.

Palate: Lively sherry, mixed spices, caramel, a hint of ginger. Nimble for its age.

Finish: Lingering caramel; not overly long, but lacking the pepperiness that could be a peril here.

Comment: This example has stood up to its 32 years in the cask very well. A good example of how supple an old Glenlivet can be.

Score: 8.5

8.4
Overall Score

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