From the Speyside countryside in Scotland comes The Glenlivet Nàdurra. A single malt aged at 16 years in ex-bourbon American oak casks, the Nàdurra stands as a unique and truly premium Scotch whiskey with a wonderfully-flavored bouquet. The Glenlivet Nàdurra gets its name from the Gaelic word for “natural.” It is most likely given this name because of the natural filtration method used in production. The Nàdurra is non-chill filtered and produced at a higher “cask strength,” making it a higher 114 proof (57.2% alcohol). This absence of chilled filtration and higher strength gives The Glenlivet Nàdurra a bony structure and enhances its crisp freshness.
When in the bottle, The Glenlivet Nàdurra has a lovely pale gold color, but when poured on the rocks, the Scotch begins to haze over and transform into a lighter, yellowish-gray color. When this transformation is complete, the water has released the bouquet within, and the Scotch is ready to enjoy. The Nàdurra does not have the harsh bite you may expect from a cheaper Scotch. It has a light and fruity buttermilk biscuit-like taste with a dry and clean finish. It is actually a very refreshing and even thirst-quenching Scotch; you can hardly tell that you are consuming something that is 57.2% alcohol! The light yet flavorful taste makes the Nàdurra a real treat for modest and serious Scotch drinkers alike.
Although The Glenlivet Nàdurra goes down incredibly smooth and buttery, it packs a serious kick. After a single glass, I was buzzing. After two, I was slurring my speech a little, and after three glasses, I was noticeably drunk and ready to remove my pants. I consider myself a pretty serious Scotch drinker, but I have never consumed one that has the kind of powerful effect that Nàdurra boasts over its lucky drinker. The drunk it provides is a very relaxed peaceful one. It almost makes you feel classier as you drink even if you can’t find your pants. The Nàdurra is a perfect selection for a drink after a long day of work to calm the nerves.
At $73 a bottle, the Nàdurra is not the cheapest Scotch out there. However, the delicious taste and soothing drunk it dishes out make this Scotch well worth the money. Even after the wonderful classy drunk The Glenlivet Nàdurra handed me, I awoke the next morning feeling though I was ready to take on the whole Roman army. This Scotch is definitely a friend to the week night drinker. If you are a fan at all of any kind of Scotch whiskey, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of The Glenlivet Nàdurra.
Sipability - 8.0
Mixability - N/A
Drunkability - 9.0
Hangover-ability - 9.0
Bang for the Buck - 6.0
Overall - 8.5 
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