Glenlivet 18Y

Nose: Fragrant, elegant, complex. Sweet oakiness. A touch of damp cellar and moss. Multi-layered. Oak leads way to heady floral fragrances: Freesia, peony. Mint chocolate. Summer fruit – redcurrants and raspberries.

Palate: Smooth and velvety, with a firm underlining. Gentle maltiness with a touch of passion fruit. That sweetness is immediately followed by a tantalizing burst of spices. Fizzy. Ginger, white pepper, drying out on oaky notes. Bitter oranges.

Finish: Lasting, oaky and gingery. Distant smoke. A dry austere touch.