Glenlivet 8 Year GM Smith Label 100 Proof 1970s Circulation

This era's cask strength, extremely rare. Glenlivet GLENLIVET 8yo GM 57% Bottled in the 1970s Aroma has a pleasant old-world character, dried orange peel, a touch of strawberry jam, refined and deep barley notes, cream, with mossy soil and old peat in the background. When drinking, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands powerfully, strong barley umami that seeps in, and a rich sweetness reminiscent of orange or apricot jam. Overall, it has great depth with a long, lingering finish of old peat. 【Very Good】 Glenlivet 8 year old bottled under the GM Smith label, believed to be from the 1970s with a 100 proof designation. Bottlings of this era with high proof are extremely rare and valuable. The aroma has an old-world character without any unpleasant elements, with a dried, savory fruitiness and a strong, refined barley presence. It exhibits earthy characteristics like mossy soil and old peat typical of aged stock. When drinking, it has a refined mouthfeel with the powerful expansion expected from high proof. The barley umami has a concentrated, textured quality that seems to seep into the tongue, with flavors of aged fruits and a depth from years of maturation. Though short in maturity, the condition is stable as expected for high proof, giving an impression of natural aging without deterioration. The core barley umami remains intact as a base, while other elements assert themselves in a diverse manner that includes the effects of aging. It's truly delicious.