Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Glenlivet 18 year old was bit of an disappointment after my great experiences with the 12YO. It was surprisingly robust for its age, though that wasn't necessarily the key factor for disappointment.

Glenlivet 18 yrs has won prizes and is one of the classic Speyside drams, so I do know that many people like it very much. I guess it just doesn't fit in my palate like the great ones (and of course, over 80 points isn't bad, I was just expecting a score closer to 90).

Glenlivet is strong but sweet, like a strong female leading role. Movie that comes to mind is definitely Steel Magnolias.

Nose: Delicate currants at the start. Touch of wine combined with sherry and peat in a floral package.

Taste: Surprisingly robust for a 18YO Speyside dram...oaky dry and fruity. Floral and sherry notes.

Finish: Quite long and mixed with sweetness and bitterness. Hints of oak and berries.

Balance: Regardless to what I say, Glenlivet 18 yrs is a nice dram. It mixes dry and sweet spots nicely. The reason I'm being a bit critical is, that I was expecting more: was it too complex with this kind of palate? And what was that robust side, that in my opinion, doesn't fit well in a dram with this kind of flavors?

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