Glenlivet 27 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.4%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £467.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- The Glenlivet's 1989 vintage matured 28 years in bourbon cask before Master of Malt bottled it in June 2017, just days before its official anniversary. This inaugural Glenlivet single cask release represents the distillery at peak maturity from a legendary vintage.
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Glenlivet 27 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 27-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.4% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, fresh fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Glenlivet's 1989 vintage matured 28 years in bourbon cask before Master of Malt bottled it in June 2017, just days before its official anniversary. This inaugural Glenlivet single cask release represents the distillery at peak maturity from a legendary vintage.
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