Recent Release: Glenlivet 16 Year Old Official Single Cask Edition 'Ladderfoot' #120960

The limited single cask sherried whisky was also excellent. Glenlivet GLENLIVET 16 Year Old Official Bottling Single Cask Edition 'Ladderfoot' #120960 58.6% bottled in 2014 The aroma features chocolate-covered dry orange, herbs and black sugar, clove, caramel sauce, and a strong yet mild barley note. On the palate, it begins with a smooth mouthfeel that expands into a rich, textured body with strong barley umami, berry jam-like fruits, a pronounced sweetness, tightening oak, and a long finish. [Very Good] This is a recent official bottling from Glenlivet, released as a limited single cask edition under the name 'Ladderfoot'. While not explicitly stated, the aroma suggests a sherry cask. When compared to the previously mentioned 'Inverblye', this whisky clearly exhibits sherry characteristics like dried fruits, chocolate, herbs, black sugar, and caramel sauce, while also asserting a strong barley presence. Despite its high alcohol content, it begins with surprising smoothness and expands into a rich complexity. As with the aroma, I detected a harmonious balance of sherry, barley, and oak notes that gave it a robust flavor profile. These elements weren't yet fully integrated, suggesting they might develop further with time. Additionally, since the sherry influence isn't overwhelming, the underlying oak and barley qualities share similarities with 'Inverblye', which is believed to be a bourbon cask. Compared to the bourbon single cask, it feels like it needs more time to develop, but ultimately, it's a high-quality whisky that reflects the distillery's confidence in its single cask expression.