Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £399.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Dried Fruit
- Description
- The Glenlivet's classic Speyside profile—honey, orchard fruit, vanilla—deepens dramatically after 28 years across ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso casks. The oloroso influence adds dark fruit, toffee, and gentle spice while the initial bourbon ageing provides structure. Rich, warm, and complex, it represents patient cask management and represents premium single cask Speyside.
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Glenlivet 28 Year Old 1989 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 28-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, vanilla, honey, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Glenlivet's classic Speyside profile—honey, orchard fruit, vanilla—deepens dramatically after 28 years across ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso casks. The oloroso influence adds dark fruit, toffee, and gentle spice while the initial bourbon ageing provides structure. Rich, warm, and complex, it represents patient cask management and represents premium single cask Speyside.
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