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Finished in PX sherry and Cognac casks, this single malt has a deep amber hue and toffee and red fruit aromas. The complex palate opens with dried cherry and oak. A splash of water unlocks chestnut, lemon cream and vanilla, teased by fleeting hints of peach, Muscat grape and violets. A puff of campfire smoke gathers on the exhale, along with drying hints of leather and black pepper. Part of the Sample Room Collection. — Kara Newman

4+ The Whiskey Wash

Quite tasty, and shockingly different from the 21-Year. Although I preferred the other just so slightly, The Glenlivet 25-Year Single Malt Scotch is likewise excellent and will please all but the most smoke-hound palates. This is a whisky better suited for colder months than its younger sibling, due to its darker flavors and jubilant nose. Perhaps pick it up for a holiday dinner or a cozy evening in a ski lodge.