The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 4.04 / 5 (47 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Citric, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- 21 years old, yet The Glenlivet Archive commands a steep £299. With an ABV of 43%, this Speyside malt boasts notes of 'Old Wood' and 'Toasted.' Hard to say without tasting it, but that price is either justified by rarity or marketing.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Glenlivet Archive 21 Year Old is a 21-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Holds a 4.0/5 community rating. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, citric, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
21 years old, yet The Glenlivet Archive commands a steep £299. With an ABV of 43%, this Speyside malt boasts notes of 'Old Wood' and 'Toasted.' Hard to say without tasting it, but that price is either justified by rarity or marketing.
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