Excellent 12 year old single malt from the Glenlivet Distillery in Speyside, which enjoys its maturation in both European and American oak casks. It's an immensely popular expression which disappeared from shelves in 2015, but has since returned! A great example of the character of Glenlivet's whisky, boasting a bounty of orchard fruit, fragrant florals and honeyed malt notes carried on a creamy mouth feel.
Apricot, pineapple, greengages, citrus blossom and toasted teacake.
Buttery and vanilla-rich, though still packing all the bright fruit notes from the nose.
A soft crackle of oaky spice and malt, plus a hint of red apple juiciness.
Real departure from the original soft rounded flavour - now overly smoky peat taste none of the vanilla richness
Sweet, fruity, smooth. It appeals to my taste!
An excellent all rounder. Fits to anyone who likes SM. Floral, fruity and not so complex but has a character. I like it very much.
I bought a bottle on offer and am pleased I haven’t paid the full retail price. I was expecting a much smoother dram but I found it very harsh. Overall very disappointed with this. I’ll come back to it in winter to see if it’s more palatable.
Fantastic nose, smooth rich buttery taste. Swills like nectar but with a lasting lingering alcohol burn. Better with a few drops of water. 4/5
