Whisky Review: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old landed on my desk at 40% ABV, Aged 14 years, price ranges between $30-$, carrying a $30 price tag. With 14 years of age behind it, Here is what I found.
Nose
The liquid is a golden chestnut brown and has prominent legs. The nose is light and pleasing. Notes of honey, apple, vanilla, and light cinnamon make up the classic Speyside profile. Raisins and toasted almond add a richer, fuller sweetness to the scent. This whiskey is very smooth and light on the palate. Like the nose, the palate has some of the classic Speyside flavors like apple, honey, and vanilla. Malt from the barley comes through and raisins, likely from the cognac, add a darker, warmer edge to the honeyed sweetness. Speyside scotch was one of the early whiskeys I tried that piqued my interest in the strong brown liquid more broadly, so it always has a special place in my heart. Glenlivet 14 had many of the elements of Speyside I look forward to in terms of flavor profile. The addition of raisins in the nose and palate from the finishing was a nice touch. rnrnThis whisky is friendly and approachable, although not terribly complex. It is straightforward and enjoyable, which I think adds to its versatility. It is a good sipper and would be right at home in a scotch and soda too.
Palate
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Finish
There is a medium, warming finish.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $30 represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
