The Glenlivet 18 Year OldOver the course of 18 years our Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, takes this expression through a combination of cask types, including both first and second fill American oak (for tropical fruitiness) and ex sherry oak (for spicy complexity). The result of this deft navigation of the distilling arts is a gorgeous single malt that is complex, yet elegant and balanced. The 18 Year Old has won more awards than any other expression; every bottle is a

Aware as we are that region is not entirely indicative of style of flavor

chocolate tannins and finally warming

herbal tea with wildflower honey and all spice

Broad and medium-weight with citrus peels

While most whiskies today mature in oak

persistent finish

The perfect marriage of richness and brightness expressed by notes of honey nougat

the father of Japanese whisky

slightly decadent spirit that never loses its rye character

FINISH Wood tannins: spice with anise and clove

complex whiskey

On the nose the floral aromatics were an Islay welcome to a beautiful marriage of ancient Ozark oak and young Islay barley