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  • the glenlivet 21 years old

    The Glenlivet 21 Years Old 85
    Distillery
    The Glenlivet
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    21 Years
    Alcohol
    43% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    So well knitted... The most oaky and least floral of the range. But age and particular selection of barrels has achieved a distinguished maturity, almost intimidating. Sherry notes give additional depth to the distillery character and a cakey sweetness. Aromas are perfectly malted, especially when The Glenlivet is enjoyed with water. Wood is well integrated but firmly frames the aromatic palate. A very special dram to enjoy with dark chocolate and let pleasure linger late at night.

    review by saul

    80
    Color
    Chestnut.
    Nose
    Citrus, Candy, Mustard.
    Body
    Thin. Strange, it feels full, but then it fades away. Still good.
    Palate
    Peat, Smoke, Salt.
    Finish
    Sour and good. Short.

    Thanks very much to Ceceilia at The Shebeen for topping us up with this.

    review by colin

    89
    Color
    Golden caramel.
    Nose
    Green apples, Malt and strong alcohol at full strength. There is strong peat which comes out with water.
    Body
    Medium full. Thick and syrupy. Powerful.
    Palate
    Sweet. Very rich. Candied cherries, Oak, Vanilla.
    Finish
    Long but soft, with sweetness in the back of the throat and sinuses.

    This is a very sweet whisky, but not at all in a sickly way. It has a similar character to The Macallan Cask, but much better balanced with malt and bitterish oak flavours.