Glenlivet 1977 33 Year Old Celtic Heartlands

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

I tried this one at the bar. At first I was impressed with the perfect swetness and sherry flavors. But there is no smoke, and many others taste similar and cost a lot less. If this is all they have at the bar amidst blends, then I would order it. But bringing home a bottle is out of the question. I now have a list of 13 more malts that were all...

Score 82/100

Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1976 Berry’s Own Selection

Weirdly enough I could hardly find any information on the Glenlivet… it’s not even on the famous Whiskybase. One of the source that did mention it was… my own blog! Apparently I had already tasted this during a whisky dinner in Antwerp in 2011. Look at that. Those were the days, right? Going out for dinner, remember that? I did not make any notes...

Score 86/100

Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nadurra

Pale gold colour coats the glass as you swirl and savour the aroma. Nose: apples, ripe Galia melon, vanilla and citrus Palate: sweet melon followed by crisp green apple and zesty lemon, warming cinnamon and ginger follows. Finish: spicy with mouth drying oak cleaned up by another burst of lemon which makes the mouth water. Added a little water 5ml...

Score 93/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old First Fill

An underrated malt in my opinion. A light floral aperitif, suitable for summer evenings in the garden. Defines a whole style of light mostly speyside malts aged in mainly ex bourbon casks, with minimal smoke or peat influence. Nose: Floral sweetness, honey, honey suckle, vanilla. Taste: Floral flavours dry, with touches of cinnamon spice,...

Score 87/100