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Glenlivet Spectra
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
February 5, 2021 (edited September 24, 2024)
The last offering of this Spectra expressions of The Glenlivet, a set of three whiskies that have been selected by this distillery to show you the full spectrum of flavors and aromas that you can find in their bottles. I believe this follows the same marketing strategy as the Jameson Bold, Round and Lively, which are the "deconstructed" series.
Bottled at 40%abv, golden color.
On the nose, lots of creamy vanilla. A Pear overload again, just as in the 01 and 02 expressions. Vanilla, Fondant.
If something like pear cream exists, that is the aroma you find here. Apple and sider. Very fruity, very creamy. Toffee.
On the palate, it is a fair dram. Oaky, like licking a tree. Hot palate, Spicy. Chilli. A second sip revealed honey then more spicy chilli.
Aftertaste is very spicy: wasabi but very gentle. Feels more powerful than what actually is. Very oaky. Cinnamon spice. Clove spice. Everything spice.
Overall this was my least favorite of the three expressions. Overly oaked and simple in its tasting notes, the spiciness is a little boring. Not a bad dram, just not fun. The 02 was the best one, and this one deserves a 70 over 100.
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