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The Glenlivet
Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Single Malt Whisky

Date Tasted: 5/23/2024

Country: Scotland

Alcohol: 40%

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93 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$99

The Glenlivet
Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Single Malt Whisky

Date Tasted: 5/23/2024

Country: Scotland

Alcohol: 40%

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of honey and caramel on ripe mango, bananas foster with toasted cinnamon, and chocolate dipped pineapple with coconut flakes with a velvety, vibrant, dry medium body and a subtle, medium-length finish displaying suggestions of sesame candies, honeycomb, cinnamon and praline, and honey granola. Classic Single Malt flavors enlivened with tropical spices and fruits; an interesting sipper and a sure fire cigar pairing.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Spicy & Complex
	Aroma:	honey and caramel on ripe mango, bananas foster with toasted cinnamon, and chocolate dipped pineapple with coconut flakes
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with suggestions of sesame candies, honeycomb, cinnamon and praline, and honey granola
	Smoothness:
	Enjoy:	in cocktails, on the rocks, with cigars and with drops of water
	Cocktails:	Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Manhattan
	Bottom Line:	Classic Single Malt flavors enlivened with tropical spices and fruits; an interesting sipper and a sure fire cigar pairing.

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Full Review

The Glenlivet Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Single Malt Whisky

The Glenlivet Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Single Malt Whisky

Tasting Info

The Producer or Importer

Pernod Ricard USA

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The Glenlivet
Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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