The Glenlivet 1983 Cellar Collection French Oak Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 35 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Lots of floral, tannic, oak extract. Heady. Hypnotic. Palate Peaches, honey, anis. Finish Crisp, dry oakiness. Comment The oak does not totally dominate, but is powerful for such an elegant malt.

Dave Broom Nose Tight, fragrant nose: cinnamon, clove, apple and heather. Firmer and more malty with water. Palate A fairly tight structure with root ginger, heather, dry grass, dried apple. Good maturity, well balanced and a spicy, exotic overtone. Finish Clean, good length. Comment Balances sweet and savoury. Next time though make it unchillfiltered!