Glenlivet 1946 GM Celtic Series - The Book of Kells
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Glenlivet |
| Bottler | Gordon & MacPhail (GM) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1946 |
| Bottled Year | - |
| Age | 50년 |
| Cask Type | Oak Casks |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 40.0% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
글렌리벳이 1946년에 증류해 반세기를 보낸 전설적인 보틀링으로, 켈틱 시리즈 특유의 깊은 호박빛이 잔에 그윽하게 잠겨 있다. 오크에서 50년을 보낸 향은 말린 무화과와 오렌지 껍질, 오래된 목재와 밀랍의 향이 고풍스럽게 피어오른다. 40도의 부드러운 입안에서는 꿀과 졸인 과일, 가벼운 향신료의 단맛이 섬세하게 흐른다. 시간만이 빚어낼 수 있는 깊고 단정한 풍미가 잔 전체를 감싸며, 여운에는 오크와 마른 과일의 잔향이 우아하게 이어진다.
AITasting Notes
Colour
gold
air Nose
h.u.r.r.a.y. Astounding combination of old herbal liqueurs and overripe fruits (I get bananas, how strange, then apricots, plums and mandarins), marzipan, vetiver, sandalwood, orange blossom water, olive oil… Truly symphonic despite the low strength – it’s no big nose, obviously. Could be some very old Sauternes, in a way… It’s all wonderfully delicate. Let’s only hope the palate will stay the course!... Also a little incense and even coconut
restaurant Palate
we aren’t too far from the 1967 (only thirty years, after all). It’s certainly a little smoky, a little liqueury as well (Cointreau), it’s got a tarry and resinous side as well, then we have more classic notes of sultanas, figs, honey cake, kumquats and maybe ore or two litchis in syrup. What’s also amazing is the fact that there’s absolutely no drying oak, despite the fact that this wonderful baby must be around 45 years of age or more. I’d add that some parts are similar to G&M’s recent and much acclaimed Glenlivet 70yo. The honeyness never stops growing, together with a little tobacco that comes playing with you
timer Finish
medium long, candied and fruity. Oranges dipped into chocolate and a good slice of honey cake. A little cough syrup in the aftertaste, always very nice – not only in winter – as well as a slightly smoky side, like all pre-war malts