Glenlivet 18 Year Old Bottled 1990s

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

Saw a picture on FB from Glenlivet about their 18 Year Single. They asked for flavors so I figured it was time to do another review. Nose: very light caramel. The word crisp comes to mind; like the smell of a crisp apple and/or pear freshly cut. Fresh air blowing through the woods. Palet: A light candied wood flavor at first sip. There is that...

Score 80/100

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

A brilliant nose smacking of honeycomb, burnt citrus, chocolate, treacle, traces of banana and fruity barley. Dry and silky smooth palate full of glorious spices like star anise and cinnamon. But mostly honeycomb, citrus and strong, mature oak covered in thick burnt caramel. Substantially long dry finish that stays on and on. A must have late...

Score 90/100

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

I should start by saying that this is the first Glenlivet expression that I have tasted. Nose: All about green apples. Some sniff suggesting even green apple pie. Although I never ate a green apple pie, I imagine it will smell like this. Behind the strong green apple smell, I have managed to identify a little bit of vanilla and even toffee. Taste:...

Score 85/100

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

This whisky has been reviewed very well, so I figured I owed it to The Glenlivet to try it, and give it a fair shake. This malt is a pretty light colored dram, coming in about pale straw. This expression is bottled at 43% ABV. Nose: Pretty malty, with floral notes and a faint honey and vanilla. Not the best nose, but not bad. I could probably...

Score 65/100