Glenlivet 12 Year Old French Oak Finish 1L

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Reviews of the ubiquitous Glenlivet 12 can benchmark a given reviewer's palate. In my case, note that I postponed sampling to the most appropriate location: an Airbus 330. The setting is perfect, of course. Trans-Atlantic flights always have a way of setting the mood. You don't have to worry whether you'll crave relaxation, since the airport...

Score 71/100

Glenlivet 21 Year Old Archive (Wooden Case)

21 year old Glenlivet at 43%. Not overly expensive either. 150AUD duty free for a 21 year old whisky is pretty good value in my book. Cheaper than Chivas 18, Johnnie blue and Lagavulin Distillers edition * Nose: Dried banana, lemon, lime, honey caramel, light oak and tannins. With water really upped the complexity, there is more cereal malt in...

Score 85/100

Glenlivet Cipher

Just like the Glenlivet Alpha, the Glenliver Cipher is something of a mystery. It was launched in 2016 without any information about cask type or age (although I have heard 16 years mentioned left and right). Only the ABV was disclosed. It came with an app that was supposed to help you unlock its secrets. I’d rather do without the app if you don’t...

Score 84/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old French Oak Finish

The Glenlivet: 'the Single Malt that started it all'. That's how Glenlivet promotes it's Scotch. And I'm sure they have a right to do so, especially when I nosed my Glenlivet 12 Year Old French Oak Finish. This whisky was finished in French Limousin oak (this is a wine that is produced in the Dordogne in France). The nose is amazing. Very sweet...

Score 71/100