Glenlivet Official Export Reserve Circulated in the 1970s
Bottle #グレンリベット(GLENLIVET)
A remarkable condition of the Libet, with a mysterious and alluring character.
Glenlivet GLENLIVET OB EXPORT RESERVE 43% Circulated in the 1970s
The aroma has a good old-world feel, with notes of ripe plums, figs, raisins, faint caramel and chocolate, black tea, leather, old oak, and a mysterious allure. Upon tasting, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands into a rich, fragrant flavor, offering a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness reminiscent of eating grapes with their skins. The tannins from the oak are well-balanced, and from the depths emerge old peat notes, leaving a rich and long-lasting finish. [Very Good]
This is the official Export Reserve of Glenlivet, circulated in the 1970s. It is a 'Purple Jade' Libet rather than the usual 'Red Jade.' Although I have introduced this before, this time it was exceptionally good right from the start, possibly because it wasn't opened immediately. The aroma is based on a gentle sherry character with a good old-world feel, and it carries notes of a variety of ripe fruits, chocolate, and leather, giving an overall mysterious and alluring nuance. When tasted, it has a rich flavor with a particularly pleasant grape-like sweetness and tartness from the skins. The overall balance is very well done, making it a completed malt whisky.
Although rare, if a bottle like this Export Reserve is particularly delicious or impressive, I might revisit it again. Interestingly, when that happens, I sometimes worry if the tasting notes would be completely different, but fortunately this time they were quite similar. However, when comparing, it seems that recently the descriptions have tended to become a bit lengthy. I had a theme of writing concisely and clearly, but I find myself wanting to include many scents and flavors I picked up. While writing in detail might make it easier for readers to relate to individual flavor notes, there's a dilemma where the distinct good parts or characteristics become less clear, leading to a lack of contrast in the tasting notes. I'll continue writing for a long time while seeking the right balance.