Within the Nineteen Sixties, 70s and 80s, Italy was keen on younger single malts. The cornerstone was the Glen Grant 5 Yr Outdated launched by Giovinetti within the Nineteen Sixties. Different importers adopted his thought, like Soffiantino with Glenburgie.
Largely recognized for being a key element of Ballantine’s, Glenburgie has few official bottlings. Just like the younger Glenlivets and Glen Grants of that period, a number of the early Glenburgies point out a classic on the label, however by the Eighties this appears to have been omitted.
Glenburgie-Glenlivet 5 yo ‘100% malt whisky’ (40%, OB for Soffiantino Eighties)
Nostril: a barely skinny nostril with good hints of linseed oil, outdated metals and hints of ginger.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 imprecise 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 Extra steel polish seems, which could possibly be a part of the outdated bottle impact. White pepper and hints of roasted nuts ultimately.
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 unhealthy both. To trendy requirements they really feel slightly gentle and spirity, however with some OBE they’re usually actually pleasurable. Public sale materials.
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