The Glenlivet XXV Tasting notes and reviews
The Glenlivet XXV
- Brand
- The Glenlivet
- Expression
- XXV
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 25 years old
- Abv
- 43.00%
- Produced at
- Glenlivet Distillery
- Region
- Speyside
- Website
- www.theglenlivet.com
- Availability
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Dave Broom
80- Nose
- Mature and deep. Stewed tea, dried cherry, fig, madeira cake mix alongside some tomato/balsamic rancio notes.
- Palate
- Slightly tannic grip think hard toffee dried blossom rich with substance. light to medium fruits lovely balance.
- Finish
- XXX (triple x-ED)
- Comment
- Just needs a little more in the middle.
Martine Nouet
82- Nose
- Sherry leaves its mark. Rubber, dried currants, damp cellar.
- Palate
- Smooth and sweet. Elegant display of sherried notes : deep toffee, chocolate, candied chestnuts, figs. Touch of sulphur. Soft spices.
- Finish
- Lingering, chocolatey. Liquorice. Delicate spiciness (nutmeg). Tobacco leaves.
- Comment
- A classic sherry. Oak is perfectly integrated. So elegantly balanced.
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