The Glenlivet 12 Years Old American Oak Finish Tasting notes and reviews
The Glenlivet 12 Years Old American Oak Finish
- Brand
- The Glenlivet
- Expression
- 12 Years Old American Oak Finish
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 12 years old
- Abv
- 40.00%
- Produced at
- Glenlivet Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Website
- www.theglenlivet.com
- Availability
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Michael Jackson
85- 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
70- 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.
Whisky Magazine Issue 18
Whisky & Cigars - Islay Whisky Festival - Glenmorangie.
Published September 2001.
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