Glenlivet

Glenlivet Alpha, 2nd Fill Virgin Oak Cask, 2013, 50.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 14
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

Glenlivet Alpha is a limited edition 'mystery expression' released in 2013, presented in an opaque black bottle without disclosing details of age, cask information, or tasting notes. This marketing strategy encouraged consumers to develop their own perceptions of the whisky. Only circa 3,500 bottles were released worldwide.

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Cask type
2nd Fill Virgin Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
Alan Winchester
Master distiller (distillation)
Alan Winchester
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
3500
Has box
N.A
Closure
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Presentation
Opaque black bottle
Series highlights
Mystery Expression
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet and fruity with notes of apple, pear, citrus (lemon, orange), tropical fruits (pineapple, coconut), vanilla custard, cinnamon, delicate spice, and a hint of oak.
Palate
Juicy, sweet, and creamy with vanilla, ripe fruits (apple, pear, pineapple, mango), cinnamon, nutmeg, oak, and a spicy zing. It has a light body with a smooth, almost buttery mouthfeel.
Finish
Medium to long, dry, and mildly fruity with lingering notes of sweet apple, cedar wood, oak, and herbal or spicy undertones.
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