Glenlivet 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenlivet
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Fragant
- Description
- Bottled in the 1980s at 43% ABV, this 21-year-old Glenlivet captures the distillery's classic profile from an era of traditional cask management and modest alcohol levels. The extended maturation develops the signature honeyed fruit and gentle oak character without excessive wood dominance. A testament to Glenlivet's consistency, this vintage suits those who prefer elegance over intensity.
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Glenlivet 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glenlivet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — vanilla, honey, fresh fruit, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled in the 1980s at 43% ABV, this 21-year-old Glenlivet captures the distillery's classic profile from an era of traditional cask management and modest alcohol levels. The extended maturation develops the signature honeyed fruit and gentle oak character without excessive wood dominance. A testament to Glenlivet's consistency, this vintage suits those who prefer elegance over intensity.
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