A tropical expression from The Glenlivet, for Caribbean Reserve a portion of the whisky was finished in casks which previously held Caribbean rum. The distillery folks suggest adding a splash of coconut water, though we reckon a malty twist on a Mai Tai is on the cards!
Nose:Â Honeyed orchard fruit, tinned pear and fried banana.
Palate:Â Ripe tropical fruit and brown sugar, along with cinnamon pastries.
Finish:Â Pineapple upside down cake.
Region: Speyside
Gold
Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement – 2022
San Francisco World Spirits Competition