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Glenlivet 21yr “Archive”
Distiller:
Glenlivet
Bottler:
Glenlivet
ABV:
43%
Age:
21 Years
Price:
$ $ $ $ $
Aggregated Reviews
Raided Score: 87Publication: 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.Read Full Review Raided Score: 89Publication: Distiller Excerpt: The whisky is sweet for most of the ride but finishes with wood dust and spice.Read Full Review Raided Score: 91Publication: Drinkhacker Excerpt: Very enjoyable and easy to drink. Melds well flavors of light sweetness, wood, and just a touch of smoke. I like it.Read Full Review Raided Score: 90Publication: Whiskey Raiders Excerpt: Excellent, savory, rich and decadent bottling with plenty of complexity.Read Full Review Raided Score: 95Publication: 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.Read Full Review Raided Score: 93Publication: Whiskey Advocate Excerpt: Its flavors are rich and enveloping, with notes of treacle, toffee, roasted nuts, and a long, spicy, woody finish that lingers.Read Full Review Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Please see the FAQ for more.
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