Within the Sixties, 70s and 80s, Italy was keen on younger single malts. The cornerstone was the Glen Grant 5 12 months Previous launched by Giovinetti within the Sixties. Different importers adopted his thought, like Soffiantino with Glenburgie.
Largely identified for being a key element of Ballantine’s, Glenburgie has few official bottlings. Just like the younger Glenlivets and Glen Grants of that period, among the early Glenburgies point out a classic on the label, however by the Nineteen Eighties this appears to have been omitted.
Glenburgie-Glenlivet 5 yo ‘100% malt whisky’ (40%, OB for Soffiantino Nineteen Eighties)
Nostril: a barely skinny nostril with good hints of linseed oil, previous metals and hints of ginger. Apple peelings and loads of grassy notes. A barely dusty, papery be aware as nicely. Then gentle pepper, aniseed and hints of cardamom come out. Imprecise hints of coal and pastry cream within the background.
Mouth: clear, impartial spirit with obscure apples, liquorice and gentle natural notes. A touch of apple pith. Then a really gentle caramelly contact and a few marzipan sweetness. Extra steel polish seems, which might be a part of the previous bottle impact. White pepper and hints of roasted nuts in the long run.
End: medium, with grainy notes, grassy touches and a frivolously bitter natural be aware.
Whatever the distillery, these 5 yr olds for Italy have been ubiquitous malts, pretty unpretentious however actually not dangerous both. To fashionable requirements they really feel a bit gentle and spirity, however with some OBE they’re typically actually pleasurable. Public sale materials.
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