Glenlivet 1943 55 Year Old Private Collection Gordon & Macphail

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Nose: Crisp green apples, caramel, candy apple coating. This is a very fruity and accessible nose for the neophyte but not very “Scotch-y.” No smoke and no earth. Palate: The green apple is still present, but the sweeter notes move from caramel to sweet cream. There is something I can’t quite grasp that Richard calls grassy. I suppose I could call...

Score 50/100

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

A good dram for introduction to scotch, but not too interesting. More complex and enjoyable than the 12 yo however there are many other, better options for your money. The nose is fruity, sweet, and (not surprisingly) oaky. Palate continues similarly with strong wood flavor and sweetness. A little bitterness comes through. Finish is medium length....

Score 70/100

Glenlivet 18 Year Old

I should start by saying that this is the first Glenlivet expression that I have tasted. Nose: All about green apples. Some sniff suggesting even green apple pie. Although I never ate a green apple pie, I imagine it will smell like this. Behind the strong green apple smell, I have managed to identify a little bit of vanilla and even toffee. Taste:...

Score 85/100

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