Tropical fruit, caramel, strawberries, bright citrus, sultanas, cinnamon, polished oak, cocoa — complex and layered
Malty and honeyed — oranges, ginger, cinnamon, tangy oak, herbal notes, warm spice — structured from the triple cask approach
Medium-long — zesty citrus, dark chocolate, cinnamon, woody notes — the 21 years and triple cask creating genuine depth
Glenlivet 21 Archive — triple cask: bourbon, sherry, Limousin. Some casks up to 40 years old. The Whiskey Jug: 86/100.
Tropical fruit and citrus nose. Honeyed palate with ginger and tangy oak. Medium-long finish with chocolate and cinnamon. Structured and spicy.
Glenlivet 21 earns an 8 — structured, complex Speyside at £145. The triple cask and casks up to 40 years create genuine depth. Worth seeking out.
Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...
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