Cooper's Choice Glenlivet 1971, 32 Years Old, Sherry Cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 42 by Gavin Smith and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith Nose Big sherry nose, toffee, stewed fruits. Palate Lively sherry, mixed spices, caramel, a hint of ginger. Nimble for its age. Finish Lingering caramel; not overly long, but lacking the pepperiness that could be a peril here. Comment This example has stood up to its 32 years in the cask very well. A good example of how supple an old Glenlivet can be.

Dave Broom Nose Rich. Cooked plum, Christmas cake, then tomato soup, balsamic notes. With water, tomato leaf, fig. Has balance and richness. Intriguing. Palate Good weight but not too tannic. A hint of smoke, violet, chicory and rotten fruits. Finish Ripe, oaky. Some smoke? Comment A fine whisky, just lacking the finesse and balance of the 1974.