Scotch Malt Whisky Society Glenlivet 24 Years Old, 2.35

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Peach jam. Crème brûlée. Some fragrant smokiness. Palate Smooth. Soothing. Very spicy. Scottish tablet. Dusty. A little oaky, but not excessively so. Finish Smoky. Long, warming. Comment A heavily sherried whisky that is nonetheless surprisingly lively for its age.

Dave Broom Nose A rich slippery nose. Gives little away without water. When added there’s butter tablet mixed with dried fruit, burning leaves and walnut whip. Palate Big European oak cask influence making it a pretty tannic experience. The impression is of a bowl of nuts and overripe fruit/dates. Finish Dry and a little smoky Comment Full-on but distillery character is obliterated