Summary
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky known for a mature, polished style. For a novice drinker, it typically shows more depth and oak influence than younger expressions while staying smooth and approachable.
Expect a balanced mix of orchard fruit, gentle sweetness, and warming spice, with added richness from extended ageing. It is often chosen by drinkers looking for a classic older single malt without heavy smoke.
Common Notes
Tasting Notes
- Nose
- Ripe orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, and soft oak with hints of spice.
- Palate
- Smooth and rounded, showing fruit, toffee-like sweetness, and layered oak spice.
- Finish
- Long, warming, and gently dry with lingering oak and spice.
