Scotland
The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve
70clThe Glenlivet Captain's Reserve
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Inspired by Captain Bill Grant Smith, great-grandson of The Glenlivet's founder, George Smith, The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve combines the flavours of Speyside in Scotland with those of the Charente. It is aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry barrels of first filling before being matured in old Cognac casks.
Rich in fruity and sweet aromas, The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve stands out for its notes of honey and spices.
Technical sheet
| Category: | Whisky (Spirits) |
|---|---|
| Producer: | The Glenlivet Distillery |
| Volume: | 70cl |
| Alcohol Vol.: | 40% |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Type Of Whisky: | Single Malt |
Description of The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve
The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve
TASTING NOTES:
- Color: The color is a deep rich amber color.
- Aroma: The nose, there are floral aromas and fruit typical of Glenlivet, with a distinctive note of honey, dried raisins and a little apricot jam and peach. There is a creamy, waxy quality reminiscent of furniture wax, along with notes of cinnamon and a little apple in the oven.
- Taste: The palate is creamy whiskey. Raisins note is pronounced. There are also flavors of apples and pears cooked, a little citrus zest, along with a little anise and some milk chocolate. There is a pronounced spicy at the beginning, it quickly fades.
PRODUCER: Glenlivet Distillery.
COUNTRY: Scotland.
PRODUCTION DETAILS: This Scottish whiskey malt maturing after 3 years in barrels of bourbon and sherry, it ends in ex cognac barrels for at the least 6 months, creating a unique rich and intense flavor.
ALCOHOL: 40%
The Producer
The Glenlivet Distillery
The Glenlivet's story begins in the isolated Livet Valley, where George Smith was illegally distilling his whisky before he even got his licence in 1824. Since then, this Speyside producer has grown to become one of the world's best-selling single malt brands. At the heart of the company's whisky range are products that are famous to lovers of the genre, such as The Glenlivet 12 Years and The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve.
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