2. being of the age 13 through 19. 3. displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity. 4. in the state of development between puberty and maturity. Familiarity information: ADOLESCENT used as an adjective is uncommon.
After some detective work, it was discovered that the most expensive shot of whiskey ever sold wasn't actually a 139-year-old Macallan. After some detective work, it was discovered that the most expensive shot of whiskey ever sold wasn't actually a 139-year-old Macallan.
A lighter whiskey, such as the Irish Knappogue Castle 12-year-old ($42), which is distilled (at Bushmills) three times rather than two (the global norm for malts), peaks considerably sooner, after which the woody barrel notes choke out the grainy sweetness. At twelve years old, however, it's a sweet delight.