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2nd May 2014 |
The Glenlivet
expands the Nadurra into a range of
different cask experiences.
 Fans
of the The Glenlivet Nadurra (and I know
there are a lot of you, myself included)
will be pleased to hear that The
Glenlivet is expanding the brand into a
range featuring different cask
experiences.
The first new permanent addition to the
Nadurra range is The Glenlivet Nadurra
Oloroso which uniquely is the first
major Glenlivet bottling (other than
single cask bottlings) in living memory
to be matured solely in ex-sherry casks. The Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso follows on
from the success of the recently
released and outstanding
Glenlivet Guardians Chapter Exotic
which was matured in a combination of Ex
American and Sherry oak barrels which I
am sure gave many fans of The Glenlivet
a taste for The Glenlivet with a higher
sherry cask influence on the whisky.
As most knowledgeable whisky drinkers
already know first-fill, ex-Oloroso
sherry casks from Jerez in Spain impart
rich, distinctive dried fruits aromas,
warm spices, and notes of cinnamon and
liquorice. The spirit combined with the
cask influence, produces a sweetness of
dark chocolate and a finish which is
long and sweet with a slightly dry,
spicy effect from the European oak
maturation.
Unlike the standard Nadurra 16 year old,
The Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso has No Age
Statement, I did try to get the age of
the new whisky from The Glenlivet but
they were revealing nothing. I am sure
you are like me and associate an age of
16 years and a natural cask strength
with the existing Glenlivet Nadurra, it
is a main part of the whisky's appeal to
myself and I am sure many of you, after
all doesn't Nadurra translate as
"Natural" but having said that The
Glenlivet have recently proved that age
doesn't always matter with the release
of the
Glenlivet Guardians Chapter Exotic.
The Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso comes in a
1 litre bottle and has a very decent
bottling strength of 48% ABV, it is non
chill filtered and it will be introduced
to travel Retail Europe in May 2014 via
immersive experiences to help travellers
gain an understanding of the new
whisky’s unique taste profile. The
Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso will be
unveiled first at Heinemann Frankfurt
airport before launching in London
Heathrow Terminal 5 as part of the World
Duty Free Whisky Festival 2014.
Nikki Burgess, Global Brand Director for
The Glenlivet at Chivas Brothers,
commented:
"The Glenlivet Nadurra
Oloroso presents a rare opportunity to
taste The Glenlivet aged exclusively in
ex-Oloroso casks, which we anticipate to
be extremely popular with whisky fans
and an enticing purchase for travellers
in Travel Retail when it launches. As we
continue to release additional twists on
the original The Glenlivet Nadurra, we
look forward to showcasing different
cask experiences to an increasing number
of discerning drinkers."
Each expression in The Glenlivet Nadurra
range will be crafted in small batches
using traditional production methods and
is matured exclusively in a different
cask-type, showcasing the versatility
and flawless quality of The Glenlivet
spirit. Unlike most modern whiskies, the
range is bottled without
chill-filtration, which offers the
additional complexity, body, and texture
of a whisky that has just been drawn
from the cask.
The packaging demonstrates the
handcrafted nature of Nadurra through
prominent batch number and cask-type
stamps, an artisanal typeface, an
emphasis on the Gaelic translation of
Nadurra, and a distinctive handmade
finish.
Look out for the striking The Glenlivet
spaces created in Frankfurt B-East and
London Heathrow Terminal 5 airports
where you will be invited to enjoy a
dram of the new expression while playing
a game of pool thanks to the
installation of a miniature pool table
in the dedicated brand space. Also look
out for the new limited edition single
cask expression
The
Glenlivet Kymah which is available
exclusively from Heinemann Duty Free at
Frankfurt airport.
Apologies as I don't currently have the RRP
on the new Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso, I
did ask for the price but got no reply but I will update
you when I find out although I would
guess that it will be around the same
price as the current travel retail
Glenlivet Nadurra 16 year old which is
£45. I will be through
Glasgow airport a few times this month
with any luck I will be able to get hold
of a bottle their and update you with
the price and more importantly with my
opinion of the whisky, meanwhile the
official tasting note is below.
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The Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso Tasting
Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Colour:
Bright Gold.
Nose: A medley of dried
fruit aromas, raisins and apricots, with
gentle notes of cinnamon and liquorice.
Taste:
Smooth and creamy, with the fruitiness
of spicy orange marmalade and the
sweetness of dark chocolate.
Finish: Long and sweet, leading
to a slightly dry, spicy finish.
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