The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Whiskey: The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Glenlivet is one of those distilleries whose malts just keep improving with age. This superb 21yo is an elegant, intricate, sophisticated malt, presented in a very smart wooden box – just don’t drop it on your foot.

Size: 700mL

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Age: 21 Year

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Glenlivet Distillery

A Gold Medal Winner at the 2005, 2006 and 2007 International Wine & Spirit Competition, the 2002 International Spirits Challenge and a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This is a well-regarded 21 year old from Glenlivet.

The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich, luxurious aroma of pine, raisins and sandalwood.

Palate: Notes of brown sugar, walnuts and honey on the palate, that are well-complemented by notes of dried fruits, Christmas cake and baking spices.

Finish: Finish is long and sweet, with a hint of chewy leather, ginger and oak.

Distillery Information

The Glenlivet distillery is a distillery near Ballindalloch in Moray, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whisky. It is the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, and the production place of the Scottish whisky of the same name. It was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since.