Glenlivet Nadurra

Medium bodied and of a light yellow hue.

Nose: Malty sweetness. Cider, pear. Honey mead. Very light on the vanilla and caramel notes. Then jasmine, maybe lavender, and thyme. Appears to be the whisky here, rather than the cask, that's doing the talking. With water coconut and tropical seashore.

Palate: Hard candy, citrus and toffee. Strength reminds me of white raisins soaked in homemade grappa.

Finish: Arrives quickly with savory notes like tarragon. Not at all bitter, but still hot. The influence of an old weathered cask comes through in piney, cedar flavors. Lilac.

Additional Notes:
- Aggressive and very complex. Take your time and let Nadurra open up.
- Try it neat, then add water cool water.
- This whisky illustrates the potential of a pure unadulterated single malt under a brand name, and says a lot for Scotch whisky as a whole.