Glenlivet 1975 Signatory Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Glenlivet 1975 Signatory

Added on Thursday, Jun 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Bottler:

Signatory

Age:	35 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	1975	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	54.30 %	Region:	Speyside
Price:	$269	Availability:	Better Stores

Distilled 06/06/1975 Bottled 04/10/2010

Matured in an Oloroso Sherry Butt

Cask no. 10864 411 bottles

Member Ratings and Notes

Tim

N: Rich combination of nutty oloroso sherry and wood, with a nice dose of spice - a bit of anise, light nutmeg, a touch of cinnamon. A little earthy, a touch of leather.

P: Leathery and woody, with some nutty sherry notes. Rich and mouth-coating, white pepper. Slight apple note and a trace of orange.

F: Warm, leathery again, woody; drying in the mouth. A bit of waxy apple character as it dries, which goes more towards wood. Slightly astringent but not disagreeably so.

This is pretty balanced and enjoyable with the spices; the palate is a touch simple. (Also my cork turned into cork dust upon opening this the first time which made me sad).

Sku

Nose: Very dry sherry notes, some mildew (not in a bad way),

Palate: Very concentrated sherry, lots of wine notes, chewy mouthfeel, very complex with some cigar butt.

Finish: Dry, chewy, sherry.

Very nice stuff that argues for putting more Glenlivet in sherry casks.

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