Glenlivet 1973 Cellar Collection
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Glenlivet |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1973 |
| Bottled Year | 2009 |
| Age | 36년 |
| Cask Type | ex-Sherry Butt / refilled American Oak Hogshead |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 49.0% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
deep gold
air Nose
exactly the opposite of the 1981 as far as styles of sherry are concerned. This one is fully on sultanas and honeycomb, much smoother and rounder, well in the style of these Caperdonichs and Glen Grants that we all know very well. Pollen, nectar, quince jelly, dried figs (a huge pack!)… It improved a lot with quite some breathing, it was less entrancing when I first tried it a few months ago. No water needed
restaurant Palate
oh yes, this is pretty perfect. Lovely combination of mint and liquorice with many dried fruits and a Christmassy side. Don’t ask… Still, raisins, dried pears, cloves, star anise, orange marmalade… Balance is perfect and so is the body. Perfect strength
timer Finish
long, with a few more vegetal notes (maybe along parsley?) Old sweet wine in the aftertaste (rich Sauternes)