The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a non-age statement single malt scotch whisky with a bold, tropical twist and selectively finished in Caribbean Rum Barrels.
Intensely smooth and well balanced. It features the sweet and tropical fruit flavor notes of banana, mango starfruit, and papaya. To create whisky with a tropical feel, the makers finished a portion of the whisky in barrels that previously held Caribbean rum. That means a portion of the liquid that went into the final mix was rum cask-finished, but not the final whisky.
Glenlivet whiskies, from Speyside, Scotland are known for is smooth texture. The mineral-rich water that comes from Josie’s Well helps form the flavors during mashing and fermentation, whilst the specific height and width of the copper stills add a delicate yet complex character to all their whiskies.
Cask: Oak barrel, selectively finished in barrels that previously held Caribbean Rum
Flavor: Bold, smooth, and tropical. Rich caramel toffee notes, followed by flavors of tropical fruit
Nose: Sweet notes of pear and red apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe bananas in syrup Finish: Well balanced and exceptionally smooth. You can really taste the rum on this one.
The nose is not quite as distinctive, offering notes of fresh cereal, some barrel char, and a thick layer of spice — though this does not come across as particularly tropical. While brown sugar notes evoke sweetness, they are dulled by the influence of the malt and the barrel. The palate is quite rummy, with a strong butterscotch note, plus elements of coconut, tiki spices, and honey grahams. There is a light lemon influence, layered atop a significant base of grainy malt — this is a young whiskey, but it is not too young.
The finish is quite sweet and buttery, with lingering honey notes, some cloves, and cinnamon.
The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a tropical twist on single malt scotch whisky. Selectively finished in barrels that held Caribbean Rum, enjoy neat or with a refreshing mixer.
The Glenlivet has always been about moving forward and not remaining still. From establishing our distillery in a very remote valley in 1824 to continuously setting new standards. We are now going beyond the rugged Scottish Highlands to discover new influences to complement our smooth and fruity house style.
To create this single malt scotch whisky, our makers finished a portion of the whisky in barrels which previously held Caribbean rum. The result is a well-balanced, exceptionally smooth whisky. Perfect to enjoy with a refreshing mixer or neat, just the way you like it.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Dark Amber
Nose: Notes of pear and red apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe bananas in syrup
Taste: Rich caramel toffee notes are followed by mandarin orange, vanilla and honeydew melon
Finish: Citrusy and delicate
Cask: Oak barrel, selectively finished in barrels that previously held Caribbean Rum
40% ABV / 80 Proof
750 ML
