The Glenlivet 21 years old Archive 43% 70cl

Description

The most oaky and least floral of the Glenlivet range, with 21 years maturation, resulting in a single malt, so silky-smooth, that it can be enjoyed without water. Unctuous, mouth-coating, with layers of flavours; sultana cake, ginger biscuits and dark chocolate. Warming and deliciously nutty on the finish with a full layer of licorice. A very special dram. (International Wine & Spirit Competition, Category Trophy 2005, Gold Medal 2004 & 2005) COLOUR Amber with sparkling copper shades. NOSE An opulent, mature nose with a sherry influence. An intricate array of wood and fruit: Christmas cake, sultanas, maraschino cherry. Water enlightens the fruity bouquet and brings out vanilla and lighter notes of ripe peaches. Pear and marzipan pie. Luscious barley sugar aromas. PALATE This full-bodied whisky is unctuous and mouth coating, almost syrupy. Oak holds the reins back, releasing a drying spiciness of cinnamon, ginger, walnut and dark chocolate. FINISH The finish is everlasting and warming with lingering presence of toasted hazelnuts and a full layer of liquorice