
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky American Oak Barrel A
REGION | Speyside, Scotland |
SIZE |
700ml |
ABV | 55.8% |
DESCRIPTION
The Glenlivet distillery is a distillery near Ballindalloch in Moray, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whisky. It is the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, and the production place of the Scottish whisky of the same name. It was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since. The distillery remained open throughout the Great Depression and its only closure came during World War II. The Glenlivet distillery has grown in the post-war period to become one of the biggest single malt distilleries.
TASTING NOTE
Nose: Pear drops and juicy pineapples, joined by waves of vanilla custard.
Palate: Curaçao orange, soft baking spice warmth and a lingering waft of sweet, floral malt.
Finish: Caramel and walnut.