Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso Batch OL0615

Glenlivet introduced the Nàdurra range into it’s portfolio in 2005. Nàdurra is the Gaelic word for “natural”, and Nàdurra range strives to live up to that name – small batches, no chill-filtering, no color added. Originally the Nàdurra bottles were primarily travel retail, but have become more widespread over the years. You can even find them in both cask strength and 48% ABV varieties.

The OLO615 batch was matured in Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez, spain, bottled at a cask strength of 60.3% making this dram pack a punch.

BOTTLE INFO

Distiller: The Glenlivet
Region: Speyside
ABV: 60.3%
Mashbill: 100% Malted Barley
Cask Type: Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Age: NAS
Chill Filtered: No
Color Added: No
Color: Tawny

TASTING NOTES

Glass for Review: Spiegelau Nosing Glass
Nose: Raisins, currants, surprisingly no burn of alcohol, notes of leather and caramel.
With H₂O: More butterscotch, marshmallows, and white chocolate
Palate: Big sherry punch, chocolate malt, and orange zest
With H₂O: White chocolate notes appear while sherry notes are less pronounced. Currants, Merlot and Cabernet appear. 
Finish: Spicy, white pepper, punchy alcohol. Slowly revealing raisins and dates.
With H₂O: More wine notes, Cabernet and bitter dark chocolate.
Overall: This is an interesting dram that changes dramatically with a few drops of water. The wine influence is heavily pronounced in this Oloroso batch.

Average Price: $60-70 USD