If you are a fan of Scotch at all, you have probably heard of, or even enjoyed a taste of Glenlivet of some vintage. I believe the first Scotch I ever tried was probably a Glenlivet. You can find their offerings just about anywhere, from a supermarket, Bevmo, to liquor stores. If you want to get into scotch, this is not a bad place to start. The color is a light amber, a little lighter than a bourbon would typically be. It smells of smokiness that is absent in most bourbon as well. It has a very distinctive, but not overpowering scent of scotch. The first taste is light and very smooth, finishing with a slightly burning but definitely warming aftertaste. It has all the classic tastes of an oak barrel matured scotch, but is also smooth and not overbearing. The aftertaste does linger a bit, but that is not a bad thing. As I said, this is a great place to start a scotch adventure. Doctor says:
The numbers: I can't even remember when or where I got this bottle, but it usually will run you about around $35, but as a low as $30.
It reminds me of...kicking back after a good day with a whiskey and thinking to yourself...life is good.
The verdict: It's a good price for a solid scotch, which is smooth and not overly assertive, but lacks the nuance of other offerings. I would consider this a day-to-day type especially if you pick it up at the low 30's. .
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