The Glenlivet 25 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 65 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom 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 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.