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Glenlivet 14 Year Cognac Cask Selection
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
May 22, 2021
A super enjoyable and rather new expression from the Speyside King, The Glenlivet, this time a 14yo whisky that has been matured in ex-Cognac Casks. I really didn't expect to be this complex since it is not expensive at all.
Bottled at 40%abv, tawny color.
On the nose, a very appealing aroma. Starts with a burnt toffee, caramelized apples, coffee, orange marmalade; pepper and milk chocolate. Vanilla and Dulce de leche. The toffee note is simply amazing.
On the palate, it is not as complex, but still very nice. Starts spicy and herbal, to then develop orange peel, and bitter chocolate.
Aftertaste mantains the good profile. Pepper, hints of smoke, salty and ginger. Long masting burnt hay smokey finish.
Overall, this is a very well crafted whisky, and for the price is practically unbeatable. I really liked it, feels like a fancy dram that can be affordable as an everyday whisky. My score for it is an 88 over 100. Sláinte!
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