The Glenlivet Triple Cask Distiller’s Reserve - 40%
From the distillery website
The Glenlivet Triple Cask Series, which has been refreshed with a new name and packaging to better represent the triple cask maturation process that provides such a rich, distinctive taste to the whiskies.
The Triple Cask series is a signature collection from our expert team of distillers, with contributions from our Master Distiller, Alan Winchester.
Through a skillful interplay of whiskies matured in three different types of cask, the Triple Cask Series amplifies the depth and complexity of the original floral, fruity taste of The Glenlivet single malt. The three cask types of American White Oak casks, Traditional casks and Ex-Sherry casks have been married in varying proportions to produce three unique whiskies: Distiller’s Reserve, White Oak Reserve and Rare Cask.
Replacing our Master Distiller’s Reserve, the Distiller’s Reserve is the cornerstone of the range and exemplifies the skills our makers have mastered through decades of experience.
They have ensured that the whiskies from the three different casks have an equal and harmonious impact on the taste to which results in a delicate balance between smooth and fruity notes.
Tasting notes:
Appearance: The colour of burnished gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling slowly as thick, oily legs
Nose: Dried fruit, candied lemon and orange peel, young oak and a gentle herbaceous note
Palate: Medium bodied, toasted almonds, weak Cappuccino coffee, dried fruit, subtle orange, oatmeal with vanilla, cinnamon and brown sugar
Finish: Dried fruit, undissolved brown sugar from the bottom of a milky coffee, mild herbs and a touch of cinnamon warmth
Overall: It’s a pleasant enough dram, not particularly challenging and very much in the easy sipper whisky category. It’s a pity this is bottled at such a low abv as there is a feeling there could be a lot more to explore at 46% or above, instead it comes across as a little muted. This is the entry level expression in the Triple Cask series and it very much feels like one.
Current price is around £60, which feels a little overpriced for a no age statement whisky at 40% abv.
