It is a full-bodied whiskey with a velvety smooth finish. The aroma is fruity and nutty, with hints of oak and sherry. The Glenfiddich 15, on the other hand, has only been aged for 15 years and therefore has a lighter, more subtle flavour. The aromas are more floral, with notes of sweet honey and vanilla. The whiskey is lighter in body and the finish is shorter.

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

The malt used in the 18-Year-Old is matured in a combination of European and American oak casks, creating a complexity of flavour that is not found in its younger counterpart. It’s complex with subtle flavours and incredibly well rounded. It’s like an old school, polite and friendly gentleman with exceptional manners. Finish: Subtly sweet and incredibly smooth, this malty delight has a strikingly pleasant fruity flavour.Meanwhile Glenlivet’s 18 year old expression brings forth an equally inviting flavour profile that is equally as unique. On the nose Glenlivet reveals sweet sultanas, Sherried peels, barley sugars, toasty cereals and floral petals along with a hint of apple blossom; all further complemented by subtle notes of fudge coupled with delicate wisps of smoke! On the palate Glenlivet offers Manuka honey, walnut, Cox’s apples and orange peels; all rounded off with fragrant notes of spicy oak on the lingering finish. The Glenlivet 18 also boasts a luxuriously creamy texture that makes it ideal for sipping. In comparison, Glenlivet 12 offers a wonderfully fragrant nose of apricot, pineapple, greengages and citrus blossom with complementary oaky flavours on the palate. While Glenlivet 12 is an excellent choice for those who appreciate complexity in their drams, Glenmorangie 10 offers a higher ABV strength along with intense flavour notes that are sure to tantalise your taste buds. Glenlivet is matured in a combination of first-fill and second-fill American oak casks as well as ex-sherry casks

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Palate: Aromas of juicy nectarines drenched in yoghurt, succulent peaches bathed in cream and a hint of butterscotch come together to create an irresistibly creamy tropical experience on the palate. Every sip is sweetened with notes of acacia honey for a truly indulgent taste sensation. The Glenmorangie 10 year old whisky is a unique and exceptional choice for those looking for an intense, yet complex flavour profile. Its maturation process involves first-and-second-fill American white oak casks which adds to its complexity, resulting in a luxuriously soft mouthfeel, clean finish, and subtle fruity notes that are incredibly smooth. Despite being slightly higher ABV than the other two it is still incredibly light but it is on a good way and it’s also very warming and soothing at the same time. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.The Glenlivet 18 year old whisky is a rich and full-bodied spirit with a well-balanced profile that combines the best of Glenlivet’s unique distillation process. On the nose, Glenlivet 18 year old whisky has strong, complex aromas of chewy sultanas, Sherry-soaked peels, barley sugars, toasty grains, and faint wisps of smokiness. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. The European oak/ex-oloroso sherry cask influence distinguishes it from the 15-Year-Old, creating a more complex and mature flavour profile.

Glenlivet 18 Year Old - Whisky from The Whisky World UK

I have also enjoyed the oldest whiskies I tried of both the Balvenie ( Balvenie 17) and Glenfiddich ( Glenfiddich 18) range so I was optimistic for this one. Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”).Palate: Rich and full of notes of tannic oak and chewy. A combination of Manuka honey, walnuts, Cox’s apples, and orange peels. Palate: Candied fruits and Glenfiddich freshness with a balance of dried apricot, cinnamon, toffee, ginger, and dry Sherry. The Glenlivet distillery takes its water from Josie’s Well As Well as other nearby springs. The malt is supplied by Crisp Maltings of Portgordon. Part of the Glenlivet distillery process is chill filtering, which, in taste tests, has been adjudged to impart a fuller, rounder, and richer flavour. Whisky Details Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.

What Is Glenlivet 18-Year-Old Scotch Whisky? - The Spruce Eats

You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account. To develop the flavour and colour of Glenfiddich 18, the new make spirit is matured in two cask types. From America, ex-bourbon barrels are rebuilt into hogshead casks. With their charred oak staves, they impart complex notes of dried fruit, citrus peel and sweet dates. Due to their charred interior surfaces, the new make develops its decadent dark golden colour. Unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, your use of and membership to the Service are exclusively governed by Dutch law. We shall first try to settle any dispute over a dram of whisky. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise. Glenfiddich 18 was aged for eighteen years in vintage oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. In addition to the sherry and mellow wood flavours that come from these casks, Glenfiddich 18 offers subtle hints of dried fruits like apricot and figs for added complexity and depth. On the palate, Glenfiddich 18 has a soft mouthfeel with floral notes, biscuit rye flavours as well as dried fruit such as figs, prunes and dates.The Glenlivet 18 offers a complex flavour, with subtle touches of sherry blended in and a silky finish. On the other hand, the Glenfiddich 18 presents itself as more robust – blending together delectable flavours that range from toffee and fruit to vanilla and oak. Oloroso sherry casks are also used to mature the Glenfiddich 18. If you’re already a fan of sherry-finished whiskies, you’ll appreciate the spiced fruity character from these Spanish staves. During ageing, the whisky develops nutty, fruity notes and a notably reddish colour.