Glenlivet Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 16 Year Old · 1974 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery highlights and mahogany edges, a warm, sunlit chestnut glow.

Nose

Opulent and aged, the nose opens with dark fruit and polished oak. Dried figs, raisins and dates mingle with orange zest and almond, beneath a rich sherry depth. Cocoa, coffee and toffee weave with warm spices—nutmeg and clove—kissed by vanilla, with a subtle resinous oak lift that keeps the aroma bright and luxurious.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied on the palate, this sherried Glenlivet layers dried fig and raisin with dark chocolate, orange zest, and vanilla. A velvety, slightly oily texture carries toasted almond and warm spice, finishing long with oak tannins and a hint of leather.

Finish

An elegant, lingering finish that coats the palate with sherry-sweetness and warm spice. Dried fruits unfold slowly, giving way to dark chocolate, toasted oak and a whisper of orange zest. The long, polished finish carries a satin warmth from the elevated ABV, inviting the next refined sip.