The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old is a jewel in the core range from The Glenlivet, founded in 1824 by George Smith as the first legally licensed distillery in Speyside's Glenlivet valley. Master Distiller Alan Winchester selects from a wealth of quality casks for this expression, matured a minimum of 18 years in a combination of first and second fill American oak and ex-sherry casks, with European oak adding spice and complexity alongside the tropical fruitiness that defines The Glenlivet's house style.
Specs
- Distillery: The Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland
- Aging: Minimum 18 years in American oak and ex-sherry casks
- Distillation: Double distilled, barley from Crisp Maltings
- ABV: 43% (86 Proof, US market)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Ripe orchard fruit, honey, dried apricot, floral malt, and gentle oak spice
- Palate: Silky and rounded with caramel, citrus zest, toffee, nutmeg, and rich dried fruit
- Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering oak, spice, and subtle sweetness
A multiple Double Gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, The Glenlivet 18 Year Old rewards slow, unhurried sipping neat, with a splash of water to open further floral and citrus notes, making it a strong step-up choice for fans of the 12 and 15 Year expressions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Glenlivet 18 Year Old taste like?
Ripe orchard fruit, honey, and dried apricot on the nose, with caramel, toffee, and dried fruit on the palate, finishing long and warming.
What makes the 18 Year different from the 12 and 15 Year?
It uses more sherry cask influence and a higher ABV (43% vs 40-43%), giving it deeper color and richer, more layered fruit character.
Is it better neat or with water?
Neat is recommended, though a splash of water can help open additional floral and citrus aromas.
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old is a jewel in the core range from The Glenlivet, founded in 1824 by George Smith as the first legally licensed distillery in Speyside's Glenlivet valley. Master Distiller Alan Winchester selects from a wealth of quality casks for this expression, matured a minimum of 18 years in a combination of first and second fill American oak and ex-sherry casks, with European oak adding spice and complexity alongside the tropical fruitiness that defines The Glenlivet's house style.
Specs
- Distillery: The Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland
- Aging: Minimum 18 years in American oak and ex-sherry casks
- Distillation: Double distilled, barley from Crisp Maltings
- ABV: 43% (86 Proof, US market)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Ripe orchard fruit, honey, dried apricot, floral malt, and gentle oak spice
- Palate: Silky and rounded with caramel, citrus zest, toffee, nutmeg, and rich dried fruit
- Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering oak, spice, and subtle sweetness
A multiple Double Gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, The Glenlivet 18 Year Old rewards slow, unhurried sipping neat, with a splash of water to open further floral and citrus notes, making it a strong step-up choice for fans of the 12 and 15 Year expressions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Glenlivet 18 Year Old taste like?
Ripe orchard fruit, honey, and dried apricot on the nose, with caramel, toffee, and dried fruit on the palate, finishing long and warming.
What makes the 18 Year different from the 12 and 15 Year?
It uses more sherry cask influence and a higher ABV (43% vs 40-43%), giving it deeper color and richer, more layered fruit character.
Is it better neat or with water?
Neat is recommended, though a splash of water can help open additional floral and citrus aromas.
