Glenlivet 1970 DT Rare Auld
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Glenlivet |
| Bottler | Duncan Taylor (DT) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1970 |
| Bottled Year | 2006 |
| Age | 39년 |
| Cask Type | Oak cask |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 50.9% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
gold
air Nose
this one hasn’t any of the sherry notes that both the 21 and the 1971 had. It starts rather more on marzipan and overripe apples, that wee smokiness again, and develops mostly on honey and very nice flowery notes. Smoked dandelions? Once again, balance is perfect here and no obvious oakiness comes through. At least no tannins or tea-ish notes because there is a little vanilla
restaurant Palate
it is a tad oaky at the attack but also unexpectedly bubblegummy at such old age. Not youngish, that is, but these sugary and perfumy notes were unexpected. Turkish delights, marshmallows, rose-flavoured sweets… Very funny! All that calms down a bit after a moment, leaving room for more vanilla and oak (green tea). Orange drops, tinned litchis, strawberries
timer Finish
not too long, the huge sweetness suddenly vanishes. Quite some bitterish oak in the aftertaste but it isn’t over the top