Glenlivet 8 Year Old Bottled 1970s Gordon & Macphail

Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nadurra

Happy New Year! The Nadurra is effervesecent and fizzy like a glass a champagne. The oak really influences the nose which has a heavy dose of vanilla, banana, some citrus, all in a refreshing package. The palate is like drinking a soda pop; fizzy and light. Flavor profile matches the nose with maybe some lemon coming out. The finish has some...

Score 89/100

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 25 Year Old XXV

First vapor: Peach cream, orange zest, and almond. Nose: Sherry-derived purple grape and orange. Vanilla-smooth yet with that sharp sherry overtone like almond skins. Eventually... seems less fruity and more malty, like walnut baklava. Palate: Piney ginger entrance with orange and lime zest. It becomes thicker/oily in the mouth, while the flavors...

Score 94/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Review is from a 50 mL miniature I purchased. Since I can't order miniatures from the UK anymore, I splurged and purchased all TWO malt minis available in Pennsylvania (had The Macallan 12 yesterday). I've had The Glenlivet 12 on a couple occasions, as well as some other 'Livets (I'm a big fan of Nadurra). Nose: This has a lively nose (a good...

Score 78/100