Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £382.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- A 28-year-old Speyside single malt from The Glenlivet finished in Oloroso sherry octave casks, released as part of the Darkness range. The extended aging combined with sherry finishing has layered dried fruit, Christmas cake spice, and deep oxidative notes throughout.
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Glenlivet 28 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 28-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, cooked fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 28-year-old Speyside single malt from The Glenlivet finished in Oloroso sherry octave casks, released as part of the Darkness range. The extended aging combined with sherry finishing has layered dried fruit, Christmas cake spice, and deep oxidative notes throughout.
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