A bold single malt with a tropical twist, Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve has been finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. Aromas of pear, red apple, overripe bananas and sticky honey fill the nose, complemented by notes of caramel, toffee, pineapple and mango throughout the palate.
A tropical expression from The Glenlivet, for Caribbean Reserve a portion of the whisky was finished in casks which previously held Caribbean rum. The distillery folks suggest adding a splash of coconut water, though we reckon a malty twist on a Mai Tai is on the cards!
Tasting Notes
Nose : Sweet notes of pear and red apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe bananas in syrup
Palate : Rich caramel toffee notes, followed by flavors of tropical fruits
Finish : Well balanced and exceptionally smooth
About Glenlivet
The Glenlivet is a historic single malt Scotch whisky distillery, established in 1824 by George Smith, the first to obtain an official license in the Livet Valley. Owned by Pernod Ricard, it is the world's second best-selling single malt, known for its smooth, fruity, and rich Speyside character, achieved through distillation in traditional stills and maturation in oak casks.
