The Glenlivet
8.4

The Glenlivet

12 Years Old Double Cask

ABV 40%

Like the alcoholic equivalent of a Crunchie bar ice cream with orchard fruits.

Rob Allanson

Specification

The Glenlivet

Brand

Chivas Brothers

Bottler

12 Years Old Double Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Smooth and sweet. It opens up with vanilla pods and custard cream biscuits. A cider note, apple vinegar with turmeric, then the fruits hit, apples, poached pears, tea soaked plums, honeycomb in milk chocolate.

Palate: Full of fruit. The sweet syrup of tinned tropical fruit salad. Creaminess, apple pie, custard and cinnamon sticks. Citrus too.

Finish: The fruitness slowly gives way to a gentle nuttiness, praline and milk chocolate.

Comment: Like the alcoholic equivalent of a Crunchie bar ice cream with orchard fruits.

Score: 8.5

Lyndsey Gray

Taster

Nose: Peppermint cremes and Turkish delights served with ripe peaches and nectarines that create a light, juicy air. Talcum powder, lavender and crushed pine nuts develop.

Palate: Juicy bursts of strawberries, peach puree and raisins tied up with the creaminess of natural Greek yoghurt and cola ice cream. Just a touch of Playdoh towards the end.

Finish: Light and airy with a nicely uncomplicated finish.

Comment: An easy going Speysider leaving you walking on air.

Score: 8.2

8.4
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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