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Cadenhead's (distilled at Glenlivet) 12 year old, 60.5%

Price: 98 ● Issue: Spring 2002 ● Reviewer: John Hansell ● Category: Single Malt Scotch

Amber gold color. Rather sweet aroma and flavors of caramel, light toffee, almonds, and vanilla. A background note of fruit (lemon? ripe cherries?) contributes to its complexity. Its body is somewhat rich and chewy. A dryness on the finish keeps the sweetness of the whisky in check.