Glenlivet was the first single malt I ever tired.  Before that I was drinking Johnnie Walker Black or Gold label.  I haven’t officially reviewed anything from the Glenlivet collection.  For a while I only drank their 18 year scotch.  On a recent trip to visit my in-laws I picked up a bottle of Nadurra as a gift for my father-in-law.  Now that I’m hooked on Islay scotches I wasn’t sure what to expect.

If I had to sum up the flavor and aroma of Nadurra in one word it would be ginger.  Citrus and spice were the strongest flavors present.  The first sniff reminded me of lemon pledge.  The palate also contained a citrus flavor with some floral and spice.  For me the taste was very spicy, overpowering. The finish, for me, was nutty.  Specifically cashews.

Since these are not my favorite flavors I probably won’t by this again.  It reminded me a little of Auchentoshen 12 year but Nadurra is much better.  I had it more than once and enjoyed it.  Several other people commented to me that the definitely smelled ginger and spice as we passed it around.  Since we were in India at the time I compare it to the smell of an Indian spice collection.  This might go well with Indian food, if you’re into pairing single malts and food.

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