Glenlivet, Thirty Six (Wilson & Morgan) (en)

Here is a spectacular bottle. An old Glenlivet. This bottle has finished top, even if it is followed closely by a much younger Cragganmore. Unanimity on this venerable whisky? No, as usual. It has raised passions (the highest score is 93 points), but not for everyone, since the lowest score is 80 points. A difference of 13 points.

Jolie_Grenouille

Color: Light Mahogany Nose: The nose is greedy. Presence of dried fruits, cold tobacco, some rancio. Alcohol is present but fairly blends well in flavorings. Mouth: Dry fruits, spices. It's hot, it's well done. Alcohol is still present but always as well integrated. Final: Long, sweet, hot. The alcohol still there but not at all disturbing. A fairly complex Whisky.

Blackmalt

Perfumed nose with a presence of alcohol a little too present. Sherry it is but it's a sherry. straightforward, tough It will take time for him to express ... Unfortunately, the alcohol takes over everything. It fails to settle down, that's a shame. Palate is pungent, dry and nervous attack. Woody. Astringent and really powerful. Even too much. A taste of cold coffee and something bitter that reminds me of that taste especially after chewing, inadvertently, a pip fruit. This final is very present, spicy and hot. Aftertaste of coffee without sugar very tight well led. This gives a bitterness that will give a significant length. Maybe some peanuts ... Comment Although too powerful. The mask any alcohol. At least I'm sure the 40% required! It's a shame.

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