Cadenhead's Glenlivet 1972

91/ 100Outstanding

ABV: 54.9%
Age: 18 years
Category: Single Malt

91/ 100Outstanding

Cadenhead's Glenlivet is a single malt Scotch whisky presented at cask strength and drawn from a single cask. An 18-year-old age statement indicates lengthy maturation, while the high ABV suggests a concentrated style that may benefit from a little water in the glass.

Whiskyfun published a reviewMay 21, 2026
Cadenhead's Glenlivet 1972
The Glenlivet
18 years54.9%
Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
An unusual whisky that transforms from onion soup, petrol and paraffin into mango, honey and fruit salad, becoming magnificently fruity despite a few charming…
fruit
fruit salad
heather honey
honey
+7 more

Whiskyfun published a reviewMay 21, 2026
Cadenhead's Glenlivet 1972
The Glenlivet
18 years54.9%
Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
An unusual whisky that transforms from onion soup, petrol and paraffin into mango, honey and fruit salad, becoming magnificently fruity despite a few charming…
fruit
fruit salad
heather honey
honey
+7 more