The Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve Small Batch

Smooth, spicy but doesnt have a bitter after taste. Very easy to drink. Too bad the smell is quite light.

The Glenlivet released some time ago the "Master Distiller's Reserve" expressions for duty free. The 3 expressions have different prices, the "Master Distiller's reserve", the Solera Vatted and this small batch release. After having the three of them i got to say the best one for me is the Solera Vatted. This review is for the Small Batch one, which is actually the most expensive of the range. It is numbered and its a fancy nice bottle that goes for around $125. Bottled at 40%abv. On the nose, it is very good. Prunes, Cereal, apple juice, Cola, blackberry jam, Pineapple, Orange jam, Hot honey, fresh warm Oranges. Great. On the palate it is very drinkable but maybe too watery and a little "normal". It is just pepper, apples and honey. Aftertaste gets a little better, with hay, honey and apple sider finish. Overall this could be a lot better. The palate was too watery and straightforward. Don't get me wrong, nothing off putting or bad, just not what i expected. 80 over 100.

Sweet. High in alcohol