Glenlivet 31 Years Old Cellar Collection 43.3% 1980

Professional reviews

Dave Broom (93)

Tasting Notes by Dave Broom for Whisky Magazine:

Nose
Mature but marvellously fruity and fragrant.Apple, jasmine tea and BBQ

pineapple-there`s even a hint of bubblegum in there. With water a

fragrant sweetness like honeysuckle blossom, rose.

Palate
There`s sufficient cask to add a lightly oily suppleness and toasted almond. The pineapples continue.

Finish
Long, refined and elegant.

Comments
A stunning Glenlivet and a superb example of the benefits of long relaxed maturation.

BOW (90)

Original Tasting Notes :
Nose: Concentrated soft fruits, traditional boiled sweets and juicy sweet orangesPalate: Incredibly fruity
(blackcurrant and pears) and full of life with a spicy and zesty
sparkle. There is also a wonderful soft peppermint flavourFinish: Long and dry
Craft facts
The casks used for this expression were first fill American oak barrels.