Glenlivet 15 years old 43% vol Smiths 70cl

The Glenlivet Distillery roots can be traced back to 1815 but it is well known that illicit distilling was going on long before then. In 1817 George Smith leased some land at Upper Drumin Farm, he continued illicit distilling to supplement
his crofters wage. During 1823 an Excise Act was pushed through by the Duke of Gordon - Smiths's landlord - to stop illicit distilling. Gordon then persuaded Smith to take out the first licence and he also helped to set up the distillery at
Drumin. Due to the success of Glenlivet, a number of distilleries in the region appended the name Glenlivet to their own. In 1880 J.G. Smith took legal action and the court ruled that there was only one "The Glenlivet".

TASTING NOTE
Colour: Orange amber.
WITHOUT WATER
:Nose: Fresh fruit aromas - apple peel and pears. Some sweet, spicy notes (aniseed) and a fragrant, perfumed note.
Palate: Sweet and smoke initially. A mellow fruitiness develops - sherried and fruitcake flavours. Slightly resinous.

WITH WATER
:Nose: Citrus fruits with waxy, floral notes. A hint of vanilla and toffee. Green leafy aromas developing.
Palate: Smoky with a trace of pepper. Some dark chocolate and burnt fruit
flavours.
Body: Medium.
Finish: Dried fruits with a touch of smoke.
Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry casks.
Whisky Style: Elegant and refined - Classic Speyside.
country Scotland
region Speyside
distillery Glenlivet
product age 15
bottler Gordon & Macphail
strength 43%
whiskey country Scotland
whiskey type Single Malt
whisky region Speyside
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Stock code: 101294
    country Scotland
    region Speyside
    distillery Glenlivet
    product age 15
    bottler Gordon & Macphail
    strength 43%
    whiskey country Scotland
    whiskey type Single Malt
    whisky region Speyside
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