A Muddled Thoughts- Holiday Gift Guide:Glenlivet Nadurra
Posted in Scotch, Spirits on December 3rd, 2009 by halw – Be the first to comment
Glenlivet, normally known for their subtle but elegant whiskys, decided to create an unfiltered series of bottlings known as the Nadurra Collection.
The Nadurra collection is available in both a 16 year offering as well as a bottling from 1991. We decided to take a look at the 16 year Nadurra.
Glenlivet chose to age the Nadurra line in American Oak barrels as they do with the rest of their offerings, though with the Nadurra line they bottle at natural cask strength.
Nadurra, when translated in Gaelic means “natural”. This process of bottling the Nadurra unfiltered definitely shows itself in the spirit. Nadurra is not your typical example of Glenlivet, with most of my experiences with Glenlivet having been of the softer varieties such as their twelve year bottling, the Nadurra took me by surprise.
As I took my first taste of the Nadurra I was blindsided unexpectedly with minor notes of peat. This was followed up by hints of cocoa, and a slightly sweet orange cream, that played along side the palate with hints of ginger.
Upon adding water, notes of caramel seem to begin to jump out leading to a perfectly balanced finish of light peat and baked apples.
For anyone whose a whisky fan or who holds Glenlivet in a special place in their heart or on their shelf, take a look at the Nadurra offering. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Final Score: 9.0/10
