Glenlivet 2000 18 YO The Distillery Reserve Collection

Glenlivet 2000 18 YO The Distillery Reserve Collection, 60.8 %

This whisky from The Glenlivet was distilled 2000-10-12, matured for 18 years in a single 2nd fill butt (cask #6106), and finally bottled 2019-04-30. The butt yielded 720 bottles (50 cl).

The Glenlivet 2000 18 YO The Distillery Reserve Collection is available to buy online at GBP 125.

Nose: Very fruity and light on first approach. Dusty, toasted oak. With time dusty notes of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and orange marmalade. Bread crust and grilled banana. Strawberries. Very well integrated alcohol, not in the least aggressive on the nose.

Taste: Full bodied. Vanilla ice cream, red apples, honey, ginger and white pepper. Quite fruity actually. Soft oakiness in the background.

Finish: Long finish. Honey and mild pepper. Orchard fruits in abundance. Remains softly astringent. Assorted nuts, ginger, milk chocolate and hint of mint.

Comment: A delightful Glenlivet.

Score 89/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas