Glenlivet 1988 SMWS 2.59 A cello in the orchestra of malts

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryGlenlivet
BottlerThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
Bottling Series-
Vintage1988
Bottled Year-
Age16년
Cask TypeRefill Butt
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV57.5%
Volume750 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
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Flavor Profile

Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Honey
Creamy
Oaky
Dried Fruit
Floral
Nutty
Herbal
Citrus
Spicy
Peaty
Maritime
Chocolate
Smoky

Tasting Notes

Colour

full gold

air Nose

it’s funny how this baby reminds of the strongest official 12s that we just had. Styles are similar, with whiffs of wood smoke on top of an honey-glazed apple pie, a bunch of various roasted nuts (rather almonds this time) plus the obligatory marmalade. Simple and straight. With water: a little hay coming out

restaurant Palate

big and all on honeyed raisins, brioche, baklavas and marmalade. Not much else to say, this isn’t really complex but it works pretty well, like a one-cylinder Ducati engine (right, make that Yamaha.) With water: no further changes

timer Finish

rather long but it remains simple. Honey cake

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