Glenlivet 21yr “Archive” Review | Whiskey Raiders
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Glenlivet 21yr “Archive”

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  • Distiller:

    Glenlivet

  • Bottler:

    Glenlivet

  • ABV:

    43%

  • Age:

    21 Years

  • Price:
    $$$$$
Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 87
  • Publication: whiskyfun
  • Excerpt: Probably no racehorse but it’s superbly composed and won’t disappoint anybody. One of the best ‘easy/commercial’ malts in my opinion.
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  • Raided Score: 89
  • Publication: Distiller
  • Excerpt: The whisky is sweet for most of the ride but finishes with wood dust and spice.
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  • Raided Score: 91
  • Publication: Drinkhacker
  • Excerpt: Very enjoyable and easy to drink. Melds well flavors of light sweetness, wood, and just a touch of smoke. I like it.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • Publication: Whiskey Raiders
  • Excerpt: Excellent, savory, rich and decadent bottling with plenty of complexity.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • Publication: The Whiskey Jug
  • Excerpt: It’s an absolute pleasure. The warm and velvety, bordering on oily, texture and deep rich flavors create a robust and attention grabbing flavor profile.
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  • Raided Score: 93
  • Publication: Whiskey Advocate
  • Excerpt: Its flavors are rich and enveloping, with notes of treacle, toffee, roasted nuts, and a long, spicy, woody finish that lingers.
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House Review
  • Intro:

    Trying this blind was a treat - Glenlivet's 21yr Archive.

  • Nose:

    Honey, leather, sherry. Nutty and funky wine notes. Toasted almonds, toffee and some nice tobacco.

  • Taste:

    Medium mouthfeel, mild heat. Sweet sherry, toasted almonds and vanilla toffee. Faint pepper, with a nice fruity undertone.

  • Finish:

    Medium length, nice and mild here on the heat, with lots of pepper, sweet nutty toffee and faint cocoa.

  • Overall:

    Excellent, savory, rich and decadent bottling with plenty of complexity.

  • Score:

    7

  • By t8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources
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