whiskey review

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Aged in American White Oak Casks, Ex-Sherry Casks, and Traditional Casks ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $85 I found this bottle of Glenlivet Distiller’s Reserve on my Royal Caribbean cruise ship. I visited the duty-free liquor store right on the ship and was surprised to Read more…

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 15 Years – Aged in French Limousin Oak Reserve Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $75 Appearance: Gold Glenlivet 15 Year Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet toffee and dark fruits, cherry, vanilla, and touches of cinnamon with almond or hazelnut notes Palate: Well-balanced flavors of dark fruits – especially cherry with vanilla, cinnamon, Read more…

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 14 Years – Finished in Cognac Casks ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $65 Appearance: Cherry Amber Glenlivet 14 Year Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet, dark fruits, caramel, toffee, vanilla notes Palate: Toffee and vanilla stand out at first followed by dark fruits, cherry, raisins, and a sweet sugary flavor at the end Finish: Medium Read more…

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 12 Years – Matured in European Oak and American Oak Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Gold Glenlivet 12 Year Double Oak Tasting Notes Nose: Light fruits, oranges, apples, apricot, sweet toffee, vanilla notes Palate: Toffee and Caramel notes right off the bat with a bit of orange zest Read more…

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Selectively Finished In Caribbean Rum Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Gold Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Tasting Notes Nose: Molasses, Sweet, Light Fruit – Oranges and Banana, Hints of Vanilla Palate: Toffee and molasses with a light hint of orange, banana, and vanilla notes Finish: Not much Read more…