Glenlivet 1961 Bottled 1980s Gordon & Macphail

Glenlivet 15 Year Old 1978 Gordon & Macphail CASK

This Glenlivet is also a 15 Year Old, but of a whole other calibre, because distilled in 1978. It was presented during one of Bert Bruyneel’s Wee Dram Master tastings. It is bottled by Gordon & Macphail under their CASK-banner, meaning it is bottled at cask strength, in this case no less than 58,6%. Oh, what is this? The nose is far from...

Score 81/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Nose: light and fresh, and really reminds me of apple crumble with a fresh citrus-y apple-y tang combining with oaty, malty goodness. There's also pear, a little honey, maybe aniseed and some delicate spice. Palate: Tropical fruit, that didn't really come through on the nose, now make an appearance with juicy pineapple bursting on the palate. Some...

Score 75/100

Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nadurra

This Glenlivet showcases a whisky cool, full and fresh. Thick with a sweet palate. Entertains you by being strong, yet mellow. Bit of a fruity character as well. In my opinion, Elliot Wilhelm played by The Rock in "Be Cool" the movie. Elliot brings a fruity, yet spicy character in the movie, being gay, country western-singing bodyguard....

Score 89/100

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