Glenlivet 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 1024) - Very Rare (R. N. MacDonald)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.3%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Tobacco
- Description
- The Glenlivet 31 Year Old 1972 was bottled by R. N. MacDonald in 2003 as part of the Very Rare series, spending three decades in wood. Distilled during Glenlivet's golden age, this is a rare window into the distillery's character at an exceptional age.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenlivet 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 1024) - Very Rare (R. N. MacDonald) is a 31-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Glenlivet 31 Year Old 1972 was bottled by R. N. MacDonald in 2003 as part of the Very Rare series, spending three decades in wood. Distilled during Glenlivet's golden age, this is a rare window into the distillery's character at an exceptional age.
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