Glenlivet Live Tasting Event, May 14-16, 2010

[Ganga]

Last one for #4

Glass: Brandy
Nose: cinnamon, sandalwood and oak, grilled tropical fruits, vanilla
Palate: strawberry/banana mix, more tropical fruits, light woods and spices
Finish: long, fruity with a bit of cinnamon on top

[Ganga]

I can understand why. The newest one (on the shelf currently) is much more fruity/less malty than the one from about 10 years ago. I can't say that one is better; they're just a little different. I think I could hand either verions to someone and say, "This is what Glenlivet is about."

[lohssanami]

I need to head off to run some errands. Thank you Ian for joining us, and now I have to go out and pick up an 18 for further research.

[Ganga]

Sounds good Tim. Poured samples of all 5 for you. Will bring them up this summer.

And now for a little decadance. PlowedRiach.

[Ian Logan]

Tim,

Its always a pleasure to do these events. My e-mail is mentioned above, dont hesitate to get in touch if I can help with anything.

[Ganga]

Ian,

It's great to get together in a forum such as this. Thank you so much for coming in.

I'm just wondering (off-topic I know), but do Scots root for or against England during the World Cup?

[Ian Logan]

Ganga,

No bias whatsoever. I dont mind who beats England.........joking !!!!!!!!

[Ganga]

It's a hard thing over here for people to understand that there is a difference between Scotland, England and the UK. I always am rooting for the US to make it out of group play. I'm a fan of both Brasil and the Netherlands for their style of play. I really don't care for the Italians or French. Again, style of play.

[Ganga]

It has been an enjoyable morning/afternoon. I shall return later this evening for any lat night folk.

[Ian Logan]

Folks,

Off to bed now, nearly midnight here. Feel free to PM me any questions or e-mail me at ian.logan@chivas.com

Ian

[Ras Mazunga]

Good evening, thank you for posting all.
I only have two samples for this tasting.
The first one is a 1995 14yo cask no 144363 oloroso sherry butt, bottled at 46% by Van Wees.

[Ras Mazunga]

Glenlivet 1995 14yo oloroso sherry butt no. 144363 46%.
n: red apples, vanilla, cinnamon, leather, wax, tea, after water, almonds,
t: creamy, malt, apples
f: citrus with chocolate, red apples again
c: very good imo. although the strong cask influence there is still the taste of whisky. more complex than my notes suggest. recoevering from a cold...

[Ras Mazunga]

Glenlivet 1994 14yo 61% Adelphi
n: other times it was full of smell, tonight after giving the whisky some time it is smelling 'dry' and that's about it. after water and some more time: hints of tobacco. more water again, finally things start happening: apple jam, malts, grass, vanill, honey, the dyry smell keeps returning, it smells like shells on the beach, reminds me of Bowmore Enigma.
t: sweet and citrus with hints of coffee
f: some more of the taste remaining.
c: not so good this one. I remember this one being better a few weeks ago when I opened the sample, so maybe the sample went bad.

[pkt77242]

Sorry that I missed last week. I have 4 Livets to taste tonight.

First up will be the 12.

[pkt77242]

Glenlivet 12 Circa 2003.

N: Pineapple, malt, pears and carnations.
P: Pineapple, malt and apples. Slightly sweet and citric.
F: Short, pineapple, citrus, and some shortbread.

This is the first bottle of whisky I ever bought, and I still have 3-4oz left.

[pkt77242]

Glenlivet 21yo Archive

N: Hints of sherry, almonds, carnations and apples covered with caramel.
P: Very similar to the nose with raisins, almonds, and carmel apples. Also a hint of rubber and flowers.
F: Medium finish on flowers, caramela nd apples.

Very nice. Much better than the 18 in my opinion.

[pkt77242]

Glenlivet 25yo. (thank you Jobi).

N: Loads of sherry, walnuts, raisins, pomengranate and a little cocao.
P: Raisins, cherry, walnuts and some cocao. Also a hint of sage and berries.
F: Medium-long. berries covered in cocao and walnuts.

A truly great Livet but a tad expensive for my taste.

[pkt77242]

Scott's Selection 1977 27yo (thanks Jeff).

N: Mossy peat, apples, hints of cider, grass and leaves.
P: Moss peat, apple cider, and grass. Slightly syrupy. Some mint and cinnamon.
F: Medium-long on moss peat, apple cider, and some bitter tree bark. Mint.

A very different Livet with some nice notes of peat.