Glenlivet 42yo 1974/2017

Glenlivet 42yo 1974/2017

Exceptional Casks, Berry Bros & Rudd
Single malt - Speyside
Bright gold
53.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Orange juice, eucalyptus, wet stones, leather, cloves, sultanas, apricot jam. With water, menthol, eucalyptus, pears, apricot jam. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, tingly, expands, cool. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Wet stones, leather, gooseberries, orange juice, menthol, eucalyptus, sea salt, clay dust. With water, wet stones, apricot jam, gooseberries, leather. 

Finish: Medium. Orange juice, gooseberries, menthol, wet stones, sea salt. 

Comments: 

Cask 8170. Lovely old Glenlivet, rather citrusy and herbal. Quite unlike the Glenlivet of today, which tends to be more apple than orange. Unusual and definitely an ‘experience’ whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.