WH-GLV-006 The Glenlivet 18 years old Single Malt, miniature

🥃 The Glenlivet 18 Years Old – Pure Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Glenlivet 18 Years Old is a refined Speyside single malt, matured for 18 years in a combination of American oak and ex‑sherry oak casks. This extended ageing delivers rich complexity, depth, and elegance for serious whisky appreciation.

📋 Features & Details

• Brand: The Glenlivet

• Expression: 18 Years Old (Pure Single Malt)

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Speyside, Scotland

• ABV: Typically 40%

• Bottle Size: Commonly 700 ml

• Maturation / Cask Details: Matured in first‑ and second‑fill American oak and ex‑sherry oak casks

• Status: Premium age‑statement whisky within The Glenlivet core range

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet fruits like banana and ripe plums, layered with dark chocolate and toffee

• Palate: Smooth and balanced with charred orange, dried cranberries, vanilla butterscotch, and warm spices

• Finish: Long, rich and warming with oak spice, sweet dried fruit, subtle nuttiness, and lingering vanilla

🌟 Independent Review Highlights

• Combines vibrant fruit character from American oak with spice and depth from sherry oak

• Elegant and suitable for special occasions

• Smooth and approachable, though some consider it softer in flavor than expected for an 18‑year age statement

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Whisky enthusiasts seeking a matured Speyside single malt with sophistication; great for gifting or premium collections

• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass to appreciate aroma and complexity; a few drops of water can open deeper layers