Glenlivet 23 Year Old 1989 cask 13611 Rare Select Montgomerie's

Glenlivet 12 Year Old 100cl

My co-worker Jan brought me this 1 litre bottle in the tax free shop when returning from Spain. I was looking forward to this, after having tried the (discontinued) 12 Year Old French Oak Finish version (replaced by the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve). The nose is extremely fruity, crisp with green apples and some pear. Peat and earth are...

Score 80/100

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

I get goosebumps thinking about this one. Such a strong strong nose - as if lying in a field of flowers coated in honey. On it's own the spices wrestle with slowly roasting fruit. Add a dash of water and it's like tucking into a damn good cake after a big Christmas lunch.

Score 93/100

Glenlivet Signatory The Whisky Castle Cask Collection No. 19

One of the highlights from my trip to the Speyside Whisky Festival was The Whisky Castle in Tomintoul, a wonderful shop with a large and very eclectic selection. The owner and I had a lot to talk about, especially when I learned that he used to edit documentaries in Utah, if you can believe it! (I am a film distributor, so we had a lot to talk...

Score 76/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

I was delighted to find the box was sturdy with a quality feel and the bottle was carefully wrapped in waxed paper. A nice touch before the seal on the bottle is broken. This dram has a rich fruity nose with sweet apples and a hint of vanilla. The sweetness is inviting. Upon pouring the invitation to taste becomes stronger as the pale golden straw...

Score 77/100