Glenlivet 1955 Gordon & Macphail

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Reviews of the ubiquitous Glenlivet 12 can benchmark a given reviewer's palate. In my case, note that I postponed sampling to the most appropriate location: an Airbus 330. The setting is perfect, of course. Trans-Atlantic flights always have a way of setting the mood. You don't have to worry whether you'll crave relaxation, since the airport...

Score 71/100

Glenlivet 12 Year Old

After being very disappointed with this one's main competition Glenfiddich 12, I was hesitant to try it. While waiting for the doors to open at a casino concert a few days ago, I spotted this one at the bar amongst all of the blends. I ordered a glass and was somewhat surprised. It tasted more like a good Chenin Blanc than a Speyside Single Malt....

Score 81/100

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

This is my first attempt at a review, lets see how it turns out. I picked this bottle up at a local liquor store because I was looking to try something different. I have to say, it's not a bad bottle. There is something very easy and likable about this one. Nose: When I poured this and took my first wiff, I very clearly picked up on floral notes...

Score 81/100

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Finish

Nose: vanilla oak, toffee cream, cookie dough, dried apricot, walnut, pineapple Taste: vanilla, orange zest, sweet cream, light oak, touch of strawberry Arrival: flavour develops quite slowly at the front of the tongue and moves backward. Quite weak and ineffective. Finish: abrupt and unexpected. Sort of a lack-lustre drop-off. On the palate this...

Score 60/100