The Glenlivet 12 Years Old American Oak Finish

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

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very perfumy. The typically peachy bouquet of The Glenlivet seems to be accentuated. Palate Firm, medium to full, body. Very smooth. Rich and fruity, with slightly more peat than usual. Finish Silky, creamy tastes. Vanilla. Some, very restrained, burnt grass, dryness. Comment Lacks the subtlety of a more conventional Glenlivet, but will charm some consumers with a richer, creamier, style. Very drinkable indeed.

Dave Broom Nose Candy floss, dry spices, the smell of the woodshed. In time overripe banana, cherries, coconut and orange appear. Palate Very sweet start with ripe fruits, then wood starts to dominate. Finish The wood takes over making it a pretty dry experience. Comment Unbalanced, the high-impact of new cask sits uncomfortably with the distillery character.