Glenlivet First Cask #5525 Whisky 24 Year Old · 1976 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold, shimmering with coppery highlights and a mahogany-tinged edge; a warm, ruby-glinted core that glows as it catches the light.

Nose

Opulent sherry-forward nose: raisin, fig and date meld with polished oak and cedar, while orange zest, toffee and vanilla weave through. Subtle dark chocolate, almond, and spice rise on a perfumed, velvety undertone, hinting at 24 years of refined maturation.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied on the palate, delivering dark fruit richness and a honeyed sweetness that widens with age. Dried fig and raisin mingle with toffee, orange zest and almond, underpinned by cinnamon-spice and a whisper of cocoa. Refined oak supports a warm, lingering finish, with a nuanced sherried toast.

Finish

Long, velvety finish cloaked in warm sherry sweetness, with dried fig and raisin, orange zest, and dark cocoa gradually yielding to toasted almond, cinnamon and a kiss of oak that lingers.