This is not a very complex dram, but slightly spiced and with a battle between sweet and bitter, it's a very nice one. Some I favour exhibit considerable peat and/or smoke (Lagavulin 16 comes to mind)- and yet others I fancy tend to yield a more fruity experience, (such as this Glenlivet 18). Personally, I have no preference when it comes to which "camp" I visit, (blends vs single malt) I like what I like.

Due to the limited availability, these expressions do cost more, though they are wonderful additions to a well-rounded whisky collection.I have stated before that I don't care for the Glenlivet range, but I couldn't remember which ones I have tasted (12-18yr, probably; not the Nadurra; none of the older 21+yr expressions). On the nose, it felt quite heavy and full, I want to describe it as smelling solid but it almost sounds wrong! Once the shoots have appeared, the barley is heated and dried, at which point it becomes known as ‘malt’. You hereby represent and warrant that you are authorized to make any Contributions, that your Contributions and the use by us will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party. It struck me as odd, since that bottle was one of the distinguishing characteristics of the 12 year old.

We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e. This is wasn’t mentioned in the tasting, but previous tastings have mentioned charring is said to reset a cask. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Victor is correct that I have been keeping my own little personal set of reviews dating back to 2009 (with only two or three strange attempts before that). However, it’s the expert crafting that brings out the exquisite flavours and qualities unique to The Glenlivet.There are notes of chewy sultanas and Sherried peels, barley sugars and toasty cereals with petals and apple blossom. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise. The modern ones we use here on Speyside have been designed to obtain the maximum possible sugar and starch from the grist. From tropical, rum-finished liquid to finishing scotch in cognac casks, discover our collection of whiskies that continue to break new ground.

Colorful rich liquid in bottle predicts an enjoyable journey to satisfying emotions by exploring the story of The Glenlivet 18 YO, which is matured in oak barrel. With a medium body, the palate offers notes of sweet orange peel and vanilla, with undertones of burnt caramel. If you enjoy more smoke in your scotch, the Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish is a rather gentle take on that experience.Neither Whiskybase nor any of its group companies (including any subsidiary, affiliate or holding company), directors, officers and employees shall in any way be liable or responsible (whether directly, indirectly, consequential) for any costs, claims, damages, liabilities and other expenses, including any consequential loss, suffered by you resulting from your use of the Service. It's thebrand that ignited the reveredSpeyside scotches, whichareknown for theirelegance and rich taste. There is a lovely flavor starting to develop in this that I really liked in my bottle of Tomatin 25 year; sort of a spicy dried fruit.

The 12 is also now labeled as a double oak; he said that it’s always been aged in American and European oak, so it’s not a change in anything but the label.

If you prefer it slightly chilled, adorn your glass with an iceball for a slow melt that will not alter the whisky too much. It needs no enhancements other than a possible splash of water to open up the flavors and add to its vanilla creaminess.