Glenlivet 2005 14 Year The Distillery Reserve Collection (Cask #100302)

I really feel respect for Master Distillers who manage to use bourbon casks and deliver a wonderful whisky. And i said that, because a bourbon maturation is the most standard in the world of whisky and i happen to find it sometimes a little boring. Sherried whiskies and Peaty profiles are more interesting in my opinion, but i got to say this cask strength ex bourbon cask matured single malt is one great dram. Bottled at 52.1%abv, drawn from the barrel #100302. On the nose, full vanilla, banana and coconut. White chocolate and marzipan are very well delivered. Butter. Super perfumed, Ice cream banana notes; Super appealing actually. On the palate, it is a buttery madness. Butter cookies, danish cookies. Banana, coconut and very creamy. After a first sip, it gave me dulce de leche, flavors have tamed. Toffee. Aftertaste follows the bourbonish profile in a great way: Vanilla, Shortbread, cookie dough and a ghostly pepper. Overall, this is a wonderfully crafted whisky. Delicious and super easy to enjoy. The sweetness and buttery of the flavor and aroma notes here are really amazing. My score for it is a solid 93 over 100.