A fifth release for Liquid Art already. The artist on duty is Chreet Dexters, father of the founding member Bert. He will provide three labels under the theme Distilling is an art.
Glentauchers 1996 (51,9%, Liquid Art ‘Distilling is an art’ 2014, 131 btl.)
Glentauchers 1996 (51,9%, Liquid Art ‘Distilling is an art’ 2014, 131 btl.)Nose: a very fruity profile: liquid jelly beans. I commented on another Glentauchers 1996 “something in between tropical bubblegum and fruity rum” and I still think it’s appropriate. This one is even more tropical. Redcurrant, mango, bananas, ripe apples, tinned pineapple. Soft vanilla. Just a whiff of oak polish and beeswax, as well as a light minty note. Very easy, but highly likeable.
Mouth: fruity again, and rather thick. Lemon drops, pineapple, tangerine and banana cake. Marzipan and big vanilla. Fruit candy all around, with a little more spices to give it more character.
Finish: medium long, sweet, creamy and malty.
The ease of the fruits and the creamy texture are impressive. Perfect drinker’s whisky. It will be available tomorrow through the Liquid Art webshop, € 95.
Score: 87/100