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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Glenlivet 15 and 21 Year olds


George & J.G. Smith's Glenlivet 15 Year Old Single Malt...$79.99
Refill Sherry Cask  43% ABV

AROMA WITHOUT WATER
Almond notes, with a hint of sweetness, a touch of wood shavings and some fruity aromas.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER
Subtle warmth initially, followed by some spicier cinnamon notes. Creamy and fresh with a touch of tropical fruits.
AROMA WITH WATER
Fresh and fruity, with a hint of malt.
TASTE WITH WATER
Smooth and well balanced, creamy with hints of butter toffee. Hints of ripe plum develops.


George & J.G. Smith's Glenlivet 21 Year Old Single Malt...$114.99
Refill Sherry and Bourbon Cask  43% ABV
AROMA WITHOUT WATER
Sherry influences, with a hint of liquorice and toasted almonds. A stewed figs fruity edge remains.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER
Burst of chilli spices, becomes more creamy with hints of chocolate emerging. Exotic fruit influences linger.
AROMA WITH WATER
Very fruity - ripe tropical fruits, with a pronounced Sherry nose.
TASTE WITH WATER
Some hints of black pepper, with a fruity edge - cooked apple, some chocolate emerges.



More about Glenlivet:
The origins of Glenlivet Distillery can be traced back to 1815 but it is well known that illicit distilling was going on long before then. In 1817 George Smith leased some land at Upper Drumin Farm, where he continued illicit distilling to supplement his crofters wage. During 1823 an Excise Act was pushed through by the Duke of Gordon - Smiths's landlord - to stop illicit distilling. Gordon then persuaded Smith to take out the first licence and he also helped to set up the distillery at Drumin. Due to the success of Glenlivet, a number of distilleries in the region appended the name Glenlivet to their own. In 1880 J.G. Smith took legal action and the court ruled that there was only one 'The Glenlivet'

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