Glenlivet 1994

14 year old Speyside 61.0 % vol

1 of only 560 bottles from cask 61416

A stately example of ‘The King o’Malts’! Bottled from a first-fill ex-Oloroso butt, the colour is deep umber with crimson lights, like polished rosewood. Surprisingly light beading, given its ABV. Some nose prickle, with a distinct ginger edge – ginger snaps and syrup sponge – edging towards Scotch trifle (sherry-soaked sponge, tinned peaches, custard, cream). Rich and rounded, and not at all dominated by the wod. Water introduces an unexpected hint of celeriac or fennel, with chopped walnuts and the slightest hint of struck matches. A smooth mouthfeel, the taste starting sweet then drying; mouth-drying overall, with nuts in the aftertaste.

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