Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.2%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £750
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- Speyside's Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 stands at 53.2% ABV, championing 'Old Wood' and 'Dried Fruit'. At £750, its value is hard to pin down with no ratings on the table.
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Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is a 42-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 53.2% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, honey, dried fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Speyside's Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 stands at 53.2% ABV, championing 'Old Wood' and 'Dried Fruit'. At £750, its value is hard to pin down with no ratings on the table.
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