Glenlivet 1965 Gordon Macphail

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Lots of summer and Autumn fruits, such as apples and grapes, with a great bit of straw and leather come through on the nose. The taste is surprisingly clean sweet and fruity. Where the finish has a slight burn but other than that it is long lasting grains and apples.

Score 85/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

After being very disappointed with this one's main competition Glenfiddich 12, I was hesitant to try it. While waiting for the doors to open at a casino concert a few days ago, I spotted this one at the bar amongst all of the blends. I ordered a glass and was somewhat surprised. It tasted more like a good Chenin Blanc than a Speyside Single Malt....

Score 81/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Prelude: Yes, another Glenlivet 12 review. Why, you might ask? Good question. The answer is in three parts as follows: 1) pure self-interest (more on this in a minute); 2) to see if I can't remind myself and others about the "reference" malt; 3) to compare seemingly unfavourable reviews of recent bottlings against an older bottling I...

Score 78/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

I love the nose on this...I could sniff it forever : ) Fresh apple, mild citrus (lemon?), honey, flowers, caramel, assorted candy. The palate is rich, sweet, and fruity. Honey is at the forefront, followed by the apple, brown sugar, candied walnut, and seaweed. With water, the citrus is a lot more pronounced. The finish is dry, salty, and vegetal....

Score 87/100