The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso Batch OL0615 70cl Whisky

“So, the reviewer just below noses and tastes this cask-stength malt at 60.3% and then dilutes to 30% and complains about a very short finish and failure to develop. Look, I mean this in a friendly way, without animosity or sarcasm: please don't drown your malt. Yes, I believe in adding water, but go slow. Some malts need less than others. Sure, master blenders dilute way down to avoid being singed by ethanol vapors, but doesn't mean it's meant to be sipped that way. Alcohol is the solvent here, the vehicle. Aromatic molecules bind with ethanol molecules. Don't interfere with it delivering flavor and aroma to your senses. Add a teaspoon to your dram, try it. Then add another. You can add more, but once you cross the line and drown it, it's too late :) I've had 46% malts that needed 3 teaspoons of water to be just right (Arran 10), while others only take 1 (Deanston 12). I eyeballed the water in my dram of Deanston after my experience with Arran - and it was drowned :) My next several drams were excellent.”

Master of Malt Customer