So three months ago it was my birthday. Each year I typically do a write up where I go out and try something legendary, and then four more things. Well, this year was a bit different. First off, I decided to hit up?Allen’s, what with some people I know writing reviews from there. Second of all, I happened to find a date when they were… Continue reading Glenlivet 28 1968 Signatory Vintage
Thanks to /u/kinohead for this sample. A long time ago I had this crazy idea: No, not to post a mystery advent calendar two months late. It’s Day #23, by the way. No, I wanted to review all of the different Glenlivet Nàdurra in one go. And then they came out super slowly. Also, there hasn’t been a port cask, either out of spite towards myself or… Continue reading Glenlivet Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish
One thing I’ve had a habit of doing, prior to elaborate tastings, is sit down and pour a primer dram. As I’ve been quite busy the last few months, my wife and I have missed a few date nights. Many would expect a date night at Ardbeg Day to be a little silly and something my whisky appreciating (though not totally reviewing) wife would look… Continue reading Glenlivet 2001 Gordon & MacPhail Smiths Edition
Thanks to /u/Davyj0nes for this sample. I’m on the fence as to what to think about the Glenlivet Mystery line. No, it’s not officially called that. I’m just calling it that. For those of you not in the know (don’t feel bad, I myself only just read about the three releases), Glenlivet has a puckish side. Or perhaps a marketing side. As I said, I’m torn. Getting… Continue reading Glenlivet Cipher
Thanks to scotchguy_to for sharing this sample! I’m going to start with an apology on this one. When we were figuring out the order, we typically leave peat last, with very few exceptions. And we know that scotchguy_to knows his whisky. His nose puts mine and various bloodhounds to shame. However this was something we disagreed with him on: He stated it should go after… Continue reading Glenlivet 8 2006 Signatory Vintage (Binny’s Beverage Depot Pick)
Thanks to /u/devoz for the sample. At my wedding, we made sure there was an open bar, plenty to drink, and a nice selection of different beers, wines, and alcohol. That didn’t stop our MC from bringing his plus 1. Which would normally have nothing to do with the alcohol unless she was a drunk. No, you see, he was a bottle of Glenlivet 21 Archive, which sat… Continue reading Glenlivet 21 Archive
As part of one of the many whisky groups I’m part of, we all decided we’d be dicks to one another, but in a nice way. So we all showed up, each with 2 whiskies: One we want empty and one mystery. And then, without knowing the order, and leaving that up to /u/31mak , we drank each one, reviewed them, and found out we’re all pretty… Continue reading Multiple Mystery Whiskies
The Toronto Whisky Society sometimes conducts group reviews, where we split a bottle and all review it, then consolidate into a single post, a recent example being J.P Wiser’s Union 52. However, as a group, we have 2500 reviews online, mostly posted on the Reddit Whisky Network, which we’re slowly moving over to our website. We decided where more than 4 of us have reviewed a … Continue reading Group Review: Glenlivet 16 Nàdurra
This was my first Speyside, as it is for many, I suspect. I’m not adjusting my scores from back in 2013, but likely would adjust down slightly for this one. The Glenlivet 12: 40% ABV Appearance: light gold, straw-like Nose: rather sweet, apples, caramel, vanilla, hard candy Taste: sweet and subdued. fruit – apples and pears, honey, vanilla. I hate adding water to 40% spirits, … Continue reading Review: Glenlivet 12
Thanks to /u/Tsefly for this sample. Been a busy couple of weeks. And not “I gotta catch’em all” busy, that just started, and can be managed easily enough. No, more like “I want to get off Summer’s wild ride”, which sounds awesome at first. Summer sounds like a real goer. Unfortunately, if you’re like me, Summer keeps going and you’re pushing rope and punching dust… Continue reading Glenlivet XXV
At the Edinburgh duty free for an evening flight. The whisky reps are out in full force pouring samples. took some very sparse, quick notes, didn’t comment on appearance for most because they all look like e150. I’d seen the Talisker Skye in bottle shops and was curious so I started with it, expecting a standard Talisker dram Talisker Skye – 45.8% ABV Nose: Salty. … Continue reading Bryan’s Scotland Trip Part 5 – Duty Free
Thanks to /u/Phreaky-Zee for this sample. I work in marketing. Now that you’re done yelling at your screen and downvoting me, I’ll continue. One thing that pops up from time to time in marketing is the idea of “sourcing” ideas from your fans. Some of these have turned out well. Lays Potato Chips has a very successful campaign. Then there’s Mountain Dew. Or the Canadians… Continue reading Glenlivet Guardians’ Chapter
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