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The Glenlivet
Licensed Dram
12 year old
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Distillery:
The Glenlivet
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Company:
PARENT COMPANY
Pernod Ricard
CURRENT OWNER
Chivas Brothers Holdings
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Cask Maturation
1st fill ex-Bourbon barrels & 1st fill ex-Oloroso Sherry casks
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Strength
48% ABV
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Note
The Original Stories
2nd release
Limited Release
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Distilled:
2009
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Bottled:
2021
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Price
45
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Speyside
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Website:
theglenlivet.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
70 cl
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Age:
12 year old
Taste note
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Colour:
Gold
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Nose:
Soft peaches, strawberry jam intertwined with warming cinnamon and gingerbread.
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Palate:
Golden honey, vanilla custard layered perfectly with hazelnut and liquorice.
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Finish:
Long and slightly sweet finish with lasting spice notes
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Conclusion:
The Licensed dram is just a bit better than the Illicit still. Love what The Glenlivet is doing with this limited release and their story telling.
Flavor profile
Spice
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Citrus
Sweet
Sweet
Wood
Wood
Rich Fruits
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- malt
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- vanilla
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- nuts
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- wood
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- spices
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- citrus fruits
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- honey
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- sherry