Style: Sherry and Complex
Nose:
Quince, dark prunes lightly veiled by surprising vibrant ginger spice at this archaic age. Brown sugar clusters around salted caramel pecans. Next we have raisins and roasted almonds. Multiple layers of red fruits on display here… Quite enjoyable.
Palate:
Effortless, elegant entrance, a mix of umeboshi and salted caramel sauce on the palate. Ginger spice surges while red fruits run deeper and resonates beautifully. Rather dense quince levitated by bright cranberry juice. Again, multiple layers of red fruits – ruby grapes, sugar roasted almonds, liquorice delivering at just the right balance. Soft, cereal malt to finish.
Finish:
Slightly winey, raisin chocolate opens up to more high flying ruby fruits and vanilla malt. Another touch of salt, nice finish.
Thoughts:
A beautifully aged sherry Glenlivet with a nice little twist, showcasing multiple facets of red fruits, smooth sweetness with splendid depth while the gingery spirit injects a nice vibrancy into the whisky. A very complete whisky, reaffirms my love of sherried Glenlivet, sheer elegance.
☆☆ [Highly Recommended]
[51.3% • 2014 • Independent Bottling • Single Cask • Cask Strength • Non Coloured • Non Chill Filtered • Cask Number: 6100 • Bottle Number: 144 of 178 • Limited Release • **]
-Esmond
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