Glenlivet The Master Distiller's Reserve

Nice scotch, smooth and light with a carmelle aftertaste.

Great peaty nose with a straight pour, open up the nose to get more floral with a drop of water.

Time to try my first The Glenlivet! Which means I've returned to Speyside. Master Distiller's Reserve is 40% ABV NAS and I consider it on the entry-level shelf. This is tripple cask matured and it shows in the notes too. On the nose I got a clear pear note that was ripe and a bit sweet with orchard honey. I was aware people got pear notes from The Glenlivet, I just didn't think they would be so clear! Fudge notes came through. My palate did pick up a fair amount of oak from the start which I'm a fan of. It mingled with general spice and did have some tangy pear notes in the back as well. The finish for me mainly offered notes of sherry, with tannins that were more bitter than dry, spices still present. Compared to the nose and palate notes the finish was not as complex. Something I've noticed from 40% ABV NAS drams. It was still enjoyable and I will have this as a pleasant casual sipper! Instagram: mr.ljwhisky

Needs more character and structure. Boring except the sharp finish. Still can make a easy drink for starters.

Nose: Strong honey, oak, vanilla, slight grape, roasted nuts Taste: strong oak presence, citrus and vanilla, benefits from a drop of water and airing out

Geruch: Süß; Birne und Toffee, so ein bisschen wie Sahnetoffee. Ziemlich fruchtig. Bisschen würzig. Geschmack: Birne, Orangen, marmeladig im Abgang, zartbitter, Sherry, Abgang auch nussig und Marzipan/Mandeln Mouthfeel: Etwas dicker und voller