Glenlivet Alpha Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Who knows the secret of the Black Magic Bottle?
The first in a series?
Matured in first fill Scotch Whisky Casks and just 600 bottles (from a total of 3350) were available in the UK
92 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
"You get the feeling some people have worked very hard at creating a multi-toned, complex creature celebrating the distillery's position at the centre of Speyside. They have succeeded. Just a cask selection or two away from a potential major bible award. Maybe for the next bottling."
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Sunlit gold with honeyed warmth and subtle copper edges, a radiant amber glow.
Nose
Opulent, inviting nose with orchard fruits—ripe pear and golden apple—delicately layered with honeyed vanilla and creamy custard. Subtle citrus zest and apricot mingle with warm first-fill spice, while polished oak and a whisper of almonds deepen the perfume. A refined, multi-layered aroma that hints at elegance and mystery.
Palate
Silky and full on the palate, this Alpha Speyside unfurls with orchard fruit, honey and almond biscuit, shaded by vanilla and polished oak. Mid-palate spice—clove and nutmeg—emerges as delicate sherry notes deepen, while a citrus lift keeps it buoyant. The finish is long and refined, with dried fruit, toasted almond, and a whisper of smoke lingering gracefully.
Finish
A long, elegant finish that lingers with warm vanilla, toasted oak and subtle spice. Gentle malt sweetness fades into a refined, creamy glow, leaving a lasting impression of Speyside polish.