Glenlivet 12 y.o. Provence Edition (70cl, 40%)

The Glenlivet 12 y.o. Provence Edition is a limited Speyside single malt from the Beyond Speyside series. Part of the twelve-year-old whisky receives a selective finish in three kinds of French wine casks: white wine casks from Château Sainte Marguerite, Rivesaltes casks and Sauternes casks. Château Sainte Marguerite is one of eighteen estates with Cru Classé status in Côtes de Provence. The edition combines ripe stone and orchard fruit with floral, sweet and finely spicy nuances. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 0.7 litre bottle with gift packaging. The nose shows white peach in syrup, lemon zest, orange marmalade, coconut, shortbread, roasted almonds and floral notes. The palate moves from juicy nectarine to crisp pear and tart red apple, then crème brûlée, marzipan, white chocolate, chamomile and warming spices. The finish is floral-sweet, layered and very soft.