The Glenlivet 18 Year Old single malt scotch whisky

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (5 ratings)

alc./vol: 43%

Proof: 86°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: 18 years

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

The Glenlivet distillery boasts a broad inventory of aged whiskies of numerous different casks types - first fill and refilled American and European oak are used in the building of Glenlivet 18. Although not a 'sherried' whisky, Glenlivet 18 uses more sherry casks than younger Glenlivet expressions.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 18/12/2014

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber with bright gold highlights.

Aroma:

Fruit cake and banana cake drizzled with honey and a sprinkling of linseed oil. Orchard fruit – crisp red apples, dried apricot, pouched pears. Mixed nuts, nougat and toffee with raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Taste:

Slight honey sweetness with generous fruit (physalis fruit, fresh pressed orange juice and fruit cake), buttery malt, vanilla fudge and crispy pasty. Cinnamon and nutmeg spice notes are subtle and graceful.

Aftertaste:

Long, fresh barley with nutmeg and cinnamon spice but gently so with sweet sultanas and currants.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 080432403105
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about The Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Produced by: The Glenlivet Distillery
Owned by: Pernod Ricard Group
UK distribution by: Pernod Ricard UK

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