The Glenlivet 18 Year Old

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The Glenlivet's long-aged core expression. Eighteen years in American and European oak give an elegant, layered dram of dried fruit and spice.

Details

Brand	The Glenlivet
Distillery	The Glenlivet
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	18 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	European and American oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Dried fruit and floral notes, vanilla and sweet oak.
Palate: Smooth and velvety, with candied fruit, orange and a lively burst of spice.
Finish: Long and gentle, with ginger and white pepper drying into oak.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

Sip it neat to appreciate the complexity of 18 years; a splash of water opens up more dried fruit and florals. A fine after-dinner dram.

Food pairing

Dried fruit and nuts, milk chocolate or a fruit tart after dinner.

Background & production

The 18 Year Old from The Glenlivet, in the Livet valley of Speyside, is the long-aged step up from the 12 and 15 in the core range.

It combines whisky matured in first- and second-fill American and European oak casks. American oak contributes vanilla and soft fruit, while European oak adds dried fruit and spicy depth.

It is bottled at 43% ABV.