Detailed Description
A marvellous old bottle of Glenlivet 18 year old bottled for Italian importers Baretto at the old 80 proof (45.7%). The rear label is numbered saying ‘1951 Bottle No: ‘, but it’s not clear whether this whisky was distilled or bottled in that year. We reckon distilled is more likely.
Glenlivet 1951 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Very clean and appetising, with a gentle floral character.
Palate: The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice.
Finish: Long and full of interesting flavors.
Distillery Information
The Glenlivet distillery is a distillery near Ballindalloch in Moray, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whisky. It is the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, and the production place of the Scottish whisky of the same name. It was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since. The distillery remained open throughout the Great Depression and its only closure came during World War II. The Glenlivet distillery has grown in the post-war period to become one of the biggest single malt distilleries in order to keep up with global demand; The Glenlivet brand is the biggest selling single malt whisky in the United States and the second biggest selling single malt brand globally.
