Glenlivet 1961 Bottled 1980s

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

I bought this 1-litre bottle in an airport for a good price. It was not in my wishlist but when I saw its price I thought... why not? Nose. Elegant and subtle, it brings back my memories to a mix of wet granite stone, wet grass and fern. Floral notes come just after along with citrus, apple, (sweet?) pineapple. Pleasant, though quite discrete....

Score 79/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

I have previously reviewed Glenfiddich 12 yo and, in the pursuit of a comparison between what seem to be widely regarded as the two primary "gateway" drams, I purchased a 50 mL sample bottle of Glenlivet 12 yo and sampled it a couple of days after the Glenfiddich. As I'm still very much in SMSW rookie territory, take the review for what...

Score 67/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

What many describe as a beginners malt, a simple malt, an uncomplicated malt. This 12 year old expression is often reccomended for the novice who is looking to get their bearings. I wasn't expecting alot from this malt based on other Livets ive tried. But heres what i got. * Nose: nice, peaches, caramelised pears, sweet wine, toffee, touch of...

Score 83/100