Whisky Forum - Help me choose a Glenlivet

fine137 · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:17 pm Post subject: Help me choose a Glenlivet

I would like to get a high end Glenlivet.

I am considering the 21, 25 and Founders Reserve. I would appreciate some feedback from those who have tried these bottlings.

Thanks.

Alastair · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:52 pm Post subject:

I havent tried the Glenlivet 21 Founders Reserve, i believe that was exclusive to the distillery visitor centre and was a very limited release of 1824 bottles. I heard it was very good but as i said i have never tried it.

The standard Glenlivet 21 Archive is very good for the price i think, packed with fruit, honey and spice.

The Glenlivet 25 XXV is excellent but you do pay a bit more for this excellence. It is finished in oloroso sherry casks which adds richness and sweetness. This is an absolutely delicious dram. Those sherried triffle and christmas cake descriptions you always hear fit this whisky perfectly.

Big Mac · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 2:20 am Post subject:

The Glenlivet 25 really is very good indeed, it costs more but if you are looking to spoil yourself this would be my choice.

As Alastair said the 21 Archive is very good for the price. I have never come across the Glenlivet 21 Founders Reserve

2012scotchwhisky · New Member Joined: 14 Nov 2011 Posts: 4

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old scooped a trophy and gold medal at the 2006 ISC awards and gold medals were awarded for the 12 Year Old and 21 Year Old at the 2006 IWSC awards.

so worth a try! hope it will helpful!

fine137 · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject:

Picked up a 21 yr today, will be giving it a try very soon.

outamyway · Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:13 am Post subject:

The 25 is stellar! It is like drinking magical honey laced with beautiful women.
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