Glenlivet 1968 DT Rare Auld
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Glenlivet |
| Bottler | Duncan Taylor (DT) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1968 |
| Bottled Year | 2003 |
| Age | 38년 |
| Cask Type | - |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 50.9% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
dark amber
air Nose
an astounding sherry as expected, all on all kinds of roasted nuts (lots of pecans), high-end fruitcake, truckloads of dried figs and that fabulous smokiness that one can fnd in some old Glenlivets. There is some OBE, a beautiful one (metal, soot, shoe polish). Goes on with balsamico, very old pu-erh, then parsley, chives and dill, then pine resin, wax polish… Endless development. Just fab. Ah, also fantastic notes of old walnut liqueur…
restaurant Palate
amazingly thick, creamy, concentrated, starting on old walnuts just like before, roasted coffee beans and bananas flambéed. It’s more winey than on the nose, maybe just a tad drying (quite some tannins) but it’s still spectacular sherry matured whisky. Notes of pepper (reminds me of the famous sherried Talisker 1955 CS by G&M) and lots, really lots of cinnamon. Hints of mint
timer Finish
rather long, dry, balanced, absolutely fresh… Pure joy. And so drinkable! Another old masterpiece selected by Mr. Samaroli. And only 43%, really? 94 points (the nose alone was worth 96 in my books). Glenlivet 38 yo 1968/2007 (50.9%, Duncan Taylor, cask #8227) No, this isn’t obligatorily the death seat
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