Glenlivet 12 Year Old 1970s

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 36 Year Old 1975 Wilson & Morgan

Let us end this little line-up of Glenlivet with a 36 Year Old from 1975, bottled by the Italian company Wilson & Morgan, in their Barrel Selection series in 2010. It came from a first fill sherry cask, judging by the color. Wonderfully expressive nose on all kinds of dark fruits, but what makes him really special is a hint of struck match...

Score 88/100

Glenlivet 13 Year Old Sherry Cask for Taiwan

Glenlivet released two 13 year old versions for Taiwan. The Oloroso Sherry Cask at 40% and the same at cask strength. I will try the one at drinking strength, courtesy of my buddy tom. Will you look at that deep bronze color? Mouthwatering. Candy-like sweetness on the obligatory dark fruit, completely as expected: dates, blueberries, plums,...

Score 86/100

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

This bottle, or the bottom third of this bottle (as it were), was a gift from my wife's grandfather, Jack. I'm the only one who drinks scotch with him, and he doesn't like having too much of it in the house. Jack's brother buys him two bottles of scotch every year: one for his birthday and one for Christmas. Every few months, Jack brings me a...

Score 84/100