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The Glenlivet’s newest single malt is a 12 12 months previous expression known as Illicit Nonetheless, in honor of founder George Smith, who illegally distilled his whisky in handmade copper stills secreted away within the Glenlivet valley close to the river Spey. The primary launch in what the distillery is looking its “Unique Tales” sequence, Illicit Nonetheless is designed to invoke the whiskymaking kinds of the 1800s. It’s non-chill filtered and bottled at the next 48% abv in a barely old-timey decanter — however in any other case it eschews any getting old trickery; this one clearly spends its dozen years in bourbon barrels.
Boldly malty on the nostril, that is an iconic illustration of Glenlivet’s calmly floral, grassy home fashion. A contact of chimney soot tempers a mild sweetness that finds an edge extra natural than floral, no less than on the nostril. Once more, malty cereal leads the way in which on the palate, which is well-sweetened by notes of golden syrup and shiny, fruity apple notes — however tempered by grassy, fresh-cut hay and a sprig of combined greenery. Candy and savory notes discover a steadiness on the warming end, which showcases some lemon custard notes and a touch of pineapple alongside a reprise of recent apple slices.
Illicit Nonetheless doesn’t break the Glenlivet mildew, however the increased proof does permit it to precise one of the best of Glenlivet’s DNA extra aggressively and absolutely. Strong stuff.
96 proof.
A- / $69 / theglenlivet.com [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
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