Glenlivet 1940 Gordon & Macphail

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Nose: subtle. Malty-sweet with orchard fruit and hints of oak. Gentle and well-balanced. Taste: No complaints here. Light- to medium-bodied with moderate sweetness developing into oaky dryness, with the lightest touch of smoke. Finish: Unspectacular and easy-going. Lightly smoked and rather short. Balance: this easy-drinking malt might be too...

Score 81/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Drank neat with a glass of water on the side. Floral nose with vanilla and a slight hint of apples. I disagree with some of the comments I've seen here comparing the nose to soap and cleaning supplies. I noticed a slight burn going down, so the alcohol flavor is prevalent, but not too overwhelming. I tasted pears, apples again, and oak. It had a...

Score 75/100

Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2007 Signatory for The Whisky Exchange

Just a few weeks ago I tried a couple of these malts that were delicious, each and every one. I’m talking about the sister casks from 2007 with numbers starting with #900xxx. I tasted 181 for The Nectar, 201 for Jan Visser, 148 and 149 for The Ultimate and now 131 for the 10th edition of The Whisky Show from The Whisky Exchange. I presume it will...

Score 88/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Glenlivet’s expressions can be hit or miss, but I am a fan of their house style, which typically involves a pineapple note and some well-integrated baking spices. Interestingly this 12 year old sitting in front of me is perhaps THE biggest single malt in Pernod-Ricard’s portfolio. Glenlivet 12 often finds itself neck and neck with Glenfiddich 12...

Score 77/100