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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A glass of quality Scotch is one of my favorite drinks. I tend to wind up drinking a 12-year old single malt like Glenlivet, Macallen, or Highland Park. Sometimes I go with Johnny Walker, although that is often to save a couple dollars. My good go-to scotch has become Glenlivet 15 year French Oak Reserve. I can’t seem to find anything in the price range to top it. I think the 16 year old Nadurra does. I was recently given a bottle of the Nadurra and a bottle of the Johnnie Walker Blue as gifts on same day. Of course, I drank both and did a little comparison tasting with my non-scotch drinking friend. We both agreed the Nadurra was the better of the two (on the rocks) despite it costing less than half the price. Sipping it right after the Nadurra, I never realized how Blue Label still tastes like a bend, while the Nadurra was so smooth and flavorful while still maintaining a solid peaty after-taste and the kick you’d expect from a scotch. I was surprised I never had it before, but it doesn’t seem to be as prevalent on the shelves as a 12, 15, or 18 year single malt. I usually don’t buy the 18 year olds due to costs and try to stick with the 12 and 15. Going up to the 16 Nadurra was well worth it.
Shaun
Chalk and cheese. JW Blue label is a seriously good blend and Nadurra a fine single malt. You cannot say which is the “better” – only which you prefer. I would rate JW Blue as one of the best of all the blended Scotches and Nadurra as one of the best Single Malts. Nadurra is 53.6% alchohol, cask strength, which I think enhances the flavour. There is really only one way to drink it and that is diluted 1 part whisky to two parts still water. No ice of course!
Shaun, really dude, Using JW Blue and Nadurra in the same sentence…
And that 1/2 water deal. Good grief.
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