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The Glenlivet 25 (XXV): First-Fill Oloroso Finished 25-Year Speyside

The Glenlivet 25 (XXV): First-Fill Oloroso Finished 25-Year Speyside

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Distillery: The Glenlivet
Type: Scotch
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 43% ABV
Price: £395

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich orange marmalade, dark honey, dried figs, almond and polished oak.

Palate

Sherried raisins, candied citrus, dark chocolate, toasted nuts and warm spice.

Finish

Long, sweet and oaky, with lingering dried fruit and gentle tannin.

First Impressions

The Glenlivet 25 — sometimes labelled XXV — is the long-aged sherry-finished flagship.

Distillery & Heritage

Founded in 1824 by George Smith, The Glenlivet was the first licensed distillery in the parish of Glenlivet. The 25 sits at the top of the core age-statement range.

Tasting Notes in Detail

The nose is rich and inviting — orange marmalade, dark honey, dried figs, almond and polished oak. The palate is generous with sherried raisins, candied citrus, dark chocolate, toasted nuts and warm baking spice.

Verdict

Glenlivet at its most contemplative.

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Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield
Editor-in-Chief

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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