This was the first Scotch Whisky I ever tried and I absolutely loved it straight away...that was maybe 2 months ago and since then, with the help of your videos as well as those of other whisky lovers, I have cultivated quite a taste for many different kinds of whisky...just want to say thank you and I LOVE your videos!
I'm not even a whiskey drinker, but I'm enjoying your videos. I especially like the part here where you describe the "pointless, extravagant packaging". Made me laugh.
Ralfy!!, I'm 42 years old and had my first taste Scottish Whisky today.( Glenlivet-12) A few drops of water, swirl, to the nose, strong alcohol, sweet smell, missed the florals, can't smell those. Tasted, swish, honey, honey honey. Put down the glass to tell my wife how great it was...and involuntarily broke into a Scottish accent. I love this Whisky. Thank you for the tips on how to drink it.
The average bar in America has one single malt to choose from...and it's always Glenlivet 12. Sometimes they will stock a second single malt, perhaps a Glenfiddich 12. But Glenlivet 12 is the most readily-available single malt on our side of the pond...which is too bad, since there are so many more interesting single malts for people to try.
Bought it today inspiring by Ralfy's reviews. Well, i'm a begginer in a whiskey world (JB, Jameson, WL etc) and it's the best whiskey i drink in my whole life. It's like a good wine, you may drink it with your woman or best friend. Thank you Ralfy, you doing a great job. Спасибо!
Great review, and you're spot on about that packaging (they use a less fancy box now though, I think). Nice to see someone else who actually cares about these sorts of things for a change.
Hey Ralfy! Jeff here from Rockland Ontario again! I managed to get my hands on the last bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail for sale in Ottawa at the LCBO! I have not opened it yet, but I got myself a small bottle of Glenlivet 12 in the mean time...gotta love that honey!! Take care Ralfy!! You are very kind to let us into your mind and world! Cheers!!
Yes, I am also tired of the lower end single malts hiking up prices because of some fancy packaging. Maybe like a 30 year high-end whiskey that naturally comes with a hefty price tag, but for a readily available common whiskey like this the package does little more than add to the price tag. I know my Glenfiddich bottle would have proabbly been about ten to fifteen bucks cheaper as well, had they not encased it in some silly cardboard box that I just throw away. Love these objective reviews!!
Good to see Glenlivet have gone back to more sensible packaging, however, I got a bottle of Glenfiddich at Christmas and I've never seen such ridiculously over the top packaging. Metal canister, clad in leather, high density foam on the inside, press stud on the lid and what happens with it? Straight in the bin. The distillery that makes the best selling single malt in the world should be the one least of all that makes such excessive packaging.
Its so crazy because whenever I go out and buy a new bottle of scotch I always get on here to check if you have a review. This is some good stuff but I would pick the Glenfiddich 12 or ofcourse my beloved johnnie black. Good day to you sir and keep up your fabolous work. You are indeed awesome.
i enjoyed your review of this scotch whiskey :) one of my favorite bargain scotches. what would you recommend for a better scotch around the same price? i want to get into better or more complex scotch whiskeys. what would you recommend?
The intent of the box is for gift purposes. I often bring whisky from house to house when visiting so it also serves a useful purpose in that aspect; less chance of breaking the glass. You can also keep your whisky out of the sunlight while stored in the box, which is another plus. However, I've seen it available without the box in some liqour stores
Hey Ralfy. I just started watching your reviews and I am very impressed with your honesty and your overall style. I am a young Canadian and i am just developing my pallet. I haven't searched all of your reviews yet, however I do watch them in my spare time, but I was wondering if you have dipped into the Canadian whiskeys at all? I am a large fan of the new "Forty Creek" line and i was wondering what you thought about my countries oferings. Keep up the good work!!
A woman recommended it for me today to my big surprise. I agree with you on the packaging, 100%. Gonna put it higher on my single match scotches to try list.
i love my whiskey, still getting used to trying to pick out flavors. i like the smoothness but the smells i always get is the alcohol the oak maybe vanilla
love your reviews, your videos are superb and accurate. you are also very straight to the point which I appreciate in a person. The only disagreement I have with you is how you can rate teachers so high out of 100 ! especially compared to Glenlivet !! ...otherwise, please keep doing what you're doing !!
For me it has slightly more flavour then Glenfiddich, and also longer lasting aftertas; both being big names and not too far appart in taste, I prefer this one.
@ralfystuff I agree. I have a bottle of the 21 yr old that I bought as a present to myself. I personally find it a bit overpowering. I learned an important lesson: Older doesn't mean better. My personal favorite Glenlivet is the Nadurra 16.
About to try the Glenlivet for the first time. Enjoyed your review. Not sure my palette is quite as sophisticated as yours but we'll give it a go. Cheers.
@ralfystuff so looking to get into the scotch whisky drinking, so for a beginner would you recommend this, or is there another whisky you would recommend trying before this one as a good introduction to scotch whiskys
Thank you Ralfy for your reviews, and most importantly, your VLOGs!!! I tryed the Macallan 10 (Fine Oak) and thought it was way too spicy, or earthy. (I'm no reviewer so my vocab is propally off.) I thought it was the one you reviewed, but on second check it was the (Sherry). My question, based on my remarks on the Macallan 10 Fine Oak, would the Glenlivet 12 be a better choice or the Macallan 10 Sherry?
Hi Ralfy! I am really enjoying your videos and learning a lot from them, thanks for that! I am very interested in your review about the new Glenlivet Founders Reserve. Hear lots of good things about it. Maybe a great one for a new review? Sincerely Wander
@NeverendingRobRada To me, the Glenlivet is pretty much defined by green apple on the palette. I'd say that if you notice that, then you're doing fine (at least on Glenlivet).
A miracle!!! I thought I was out of all kind of liquor (except some Czech Becherovka that no one wants). Then, now at Friday lunch, I went through a cupboard in the kitchen and found an unopened bottle of 12 year old Glenlivet that I must have bought years ago. Now that is a real miracle. And I didn’t even pray for it.
I bought a bottle of Glenlivet 12. I like, it's very good but I can't say I really love it. As an experiment I tried a dram 50% Glenlivet 50% Vat69. The result was good, I had the feeling Vat69 was adding something more to the Glenlivet
hi +ralfystuff, i feel bitter at the finish... do you feel the same? it's very light, not intense like the Macallan, too light that after 2-3 swirls the mild sweetness is reduced to nothing... correct me if i'm wrong. i have looked through a few reviews of Glenlivet 12 and most of them gave a positive review and stated that it's very sweet, but i just couldn't find that sweetness
Just nabbed a bottle of this for £19.99 in Morrisons - minus the extravagant packaging I'm pleased to say. Just starting out on my malt mission and loving every minute!
This is a great review for the guys trying to find out what you might like. The best bet is to not look on youtube however. What I did was have enough cab $ and hit the pubs and decide for myself. Everyone has their own unique taste buds. Mine say pour the Glenlevit in!!!
I just bought some Glenlivet today and the packaging was much cheaper. I was actually kinda disappointed, but it's no biggie. Was just a simple cardboard box and the bottle was wrapped in some fancy paper.
Ralfy, I love your reviews. I am new to single malts, and as I keep getting more bottles, I keep listening to your reviews. I liked the glenlivet 12 year, and so far my other favorite is the macallan 12 year. Do you have any suggestions for whiskys that are similar to these?
just got a bottle of this malt today tescos 40 euros in ireland very intense sweetness is spot on ralfy but my box was just quiet simple noting special they must be watching ur reviews sir keep it up plz
@ralfystuff Thank you. In return may I recommend the following beers: Chimay, Aventinus (Particularly The Eisbock), Rochefort 10, Maredsous Dubbel, Affligem Tripel, All Varieties Of Samuel Smiths And Fullers, Trois Pistoles by Unibroue here in Canada. The nose you develop analyzing fine food and whisky is, I find, perfectly suited for sampling fine beer. Cheers.
Great review. I was sipping on it while watching the video. You're very good at describing it that I subscribed. I guess they may have taken your point about the leather boxing. Mine was cardboard lol.
im new to single malt scotch and im drinking this same whiskey while watching this. question what does the drops of water do for the scotch? im having it straight no ice btw
I don't know if you will be reviewing it Ralfy but can I just say I had the chance to taste the 18 year old Glenlivet. Its quite similar to the Nadurra but with more of an oak influence and an intense orangy bitterness of flavour to compete with the lovely honeyed layer. This is the one to go for if you find the Nadurra a bit one-dimensional in flavour. The 18 year old still has an amazing power and thick mouthfeel, despite the chill filtration and 43% bottling.
Bought a bottle today, doesn't have the over the top packaging though. Was between this, glenfiddich and glenmorangie. Good choice for an introduction to single malt???
I fully support your rant against the ornate packaging! A good whiskey sells itself and the dressing up not only demeans the intelligence of the customer but also offend my sense of environmental stewardship. Keep ranting on this! Let’s change the industry!
Just tried the Glenlivet 21 today, 130 dollars here in California. A fine whisky for sure, smooth and lots of flavor, but it didn't "wow" me like the Glenlivet 18 did. So it looks like the Glenlivet 18 is still my favorite so far, with Glenfiddich 15 being a close second. But I'll keep drinking the Glenlivet 21 and then go back to the Glenlivet 18 for another comparison and let you know. Also, I tried the Glenlivet 12. Certainly a better than average whisky, but the 18 spoiled me already.
Hey, good videos and knowledge sharing! BTW i picked up Glenlivet 12yo a month back and guess what - They changed the packing to simple cardboard thing! :) I like what u said - "Does not help the Planet"!
Hi! Thanks for the review, I bought a glenlivet 12 last week, and i just realized that it has a full date at the back of the bottle says "2011/10/11 15:07 Lo31420" which is like 3 months ago. Is that the expiration date!? Am I getting really old stock from the store?? or its fake?? I hope its the date its bottled, its the only way to make any sense. Please let me know what that weird date is. Thanks!!
@ralfystuff I initially wondered if Glenlivet's new computer controlled stills were causing the drop in quality until I remembered that expansion was completed last year meaning any distillate from the new stills will not be ready till at least 2022.
I wasnt going to buy a bottle of this but I came across one for 25$ I could resist. Its not bad, its kinda like a more complex, more alcholic tasting glenfiddich. The finish isnt super exciting but for the price I would buy it again.
@ralfystuff Well, I'm sure now that no caramel was added to the Nadurra. The whisky is noticeably lighter than the 12 year old despite the fact that Nadurra is the older whisky. I guess it's one reason the Nadurra is packaged in a clear bottle since it allows the buyer to see the color.
What's your opinion of the 15 year old Glenlivet French Oak Reserve? I'm almost exclusively an Islay drinker but I purchased a bottle today on a whim (it was on sale for a good price). I'd like to educate myself more on the Speyside single malts but I'm now worried I may find the Glenlivet 15 a bit dull compared to whiskies like Bowmore, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Talisker etc.
I just recently entered the world of single malt, i started out with a glenfiddich 12, which im still not done with. But im starting to like it Especially the aftertaste. - When im done with my glefiddich bottle should i buy a glenlivet 12? or should i stay with glenfiddich til im really use to drink whiskey. im still no big fan of the tasteeven though i REALLY enjoy the aftertaste, but i guess that i learn to enjoy more of it with time.
The nice box must be a uk thing, in the us we get a simpler box. Love Glen 12 though, she was my first foray into Scotch about 6 years ago. Always have a bottle on hand.
For the price and variety that Glenlivet occupies (with Glenfiddich 12 and others), what is the standout in your opinion? I'll be getting into Laphroaig and the Islays later on, but what I'm looking for now is a 10-12 year old palatable, balanced scotch in the vein of Glenfiddich 12.
Hello sir I enjoy your reviews, and I have one simple question. Yesterday I bought myself a fine bottle of glenlivet 18. How would you rate this one? (I am very enthusiastic)
You were succinct, descriptive, informative. Apart from the dodgy audio, well done. I hope you've acquired a personal/lapel microphone since the time of this presentation. Good journey.
Ralfy, I've never seen that packaging in the U.S.. I don't personally like Glenlivet 12, but when you're on a budget, it'll do just fine. About $23 here in California.
Ralfy it looks like Glenlivet listened to you! They got rid of those extravagant boxes! Bought a bottle just the other day and it was in a plain cardboard box, no magnets, no fancy decoration. And yes, it suddenly went down by 2 dollars on the shelf!
@mrbubetube I'll stop back later after I've had a few shots and see if I change my mind. I'm on my second shot now. Mouth is getting dry. That didn't happen with the Glenlivet 18. But I'm starting to get a little more of the flavor now. This is weird. Ok, I think I'm starting to like it a little more, but a sip of 7-up might be in order now. I'll catch you later...
Hey! Very hard on the package! For what i see, it's interesting, masculine, traditional. Nowadays everything is cheap and made to last too little, that sturdy cardboard box is nice for collecting and if you have a few left for storing stuff! And I bet the cardboard is made from recycle paper. Anyway, thanks for the review, this is one of the few SM available in Argentina and i'll give it a try once i finish my newbie bottle of Jameson 12 as i'm just getting into the whiskey world. Cheers!
@DiMOOSE1 Love it! You probably missed the floral bit because you were talking. It's been awhile, so you probably know by now, but right after you drink try and breathe out through just your nose. This will pull the remaining "fumes" back up and right out over your smell receptors. That's where you'll find the flowers those honey bees are looking for.
Hi Ralfy, Long time listener, first time commenter, I am thinking of buying my first ever single malt scotch and I heard that the speyside region scotch can be generalised as the 'sweetest', is that true? Also, do you have any advice on what to buy for the 'sweetest' or 'creamiest' single malt scotch whiskies?
Chilling the whisky is to be saved for the poor quality drams. The tumbler glass and added ice is there so that you cant taste and smell the stuff you are drinking quite as much. I'm sure Ralfy will agree with me on this; If you want to enjoy a single malt: 1. No ice. 2. A drop of water varying on the whisky in question and its alcohol content 3. If possible, get a glencairn glass like you see Ralfy use.
Ralfy, hello, what comments do you have about PR's decision on stop bottling and shipping the 12 yr. old version of The Glenlivet in favor of a NAS Founder's Reserve? Do you know if The USA will be affected by this decision? Thank you.
Hey Ralfy, I happened to pick up a bottle of this tonight, not because I haven't had it, nor do I think it's that great...but my local store had it on special. Upon examination, the back of the label is printed 2006/11/28 09:15...am I to believe that this spirit has been in the bottle for 4 years? and if so does that help out the quality in the product in anyway?
They must have taken your advice Ralfy. :) I bought a bottle yesterday and it was in a cardboard box.
Quote of the year... "It's an anytime good whiskey, morning, noon, and night." - Ralfy
This was the first Scotch Whisky I ever tried and I absolutely loved it straight away...that was maybe 2 months ago and since then, with the help of your videos as well as those of other whisky lovers, I have cultivated quite a taste for many different kinds of whisky...just want to say thank you and I LOVE your videos!
I'm not even a whiskey drinker, but I'm enjoying your videos. I especially like the part here where you describe the "pointless, extravagant packaging". Made me laugh.
It's nice to pop into these earlier Ralfy reviews once in a while, it feels like the same yet different stuff, in a good way.
Ralfy!!,
I'm 42 years old and had my first taste Scottish Whisky today.( Glenlivet-12)
A few drops of water, swirl, to the nose, strong alcohol, sweet smell, missed the florals, can't smell those. Tasted, swish, honey, honey honey. Put down the glass to tell my wife how great it was...and involuntarily broke into a Scottish accent. I love this Whisky. Thank you for the tips on how to drink it.
Ralfy, I always enjoy the background and history you give me in your reviews. That really helps me to appreciate what I am drinking. Thank you Sir.
You sir, (Ralfy) are a world treasure. So glad that I found you.
The average bar in America has one single malt to choose from...and it's always Glenlivet 12. Sometimes they will stock a second single malt, perhaps a Glenfiddich 12. But Glenlivet 12 is the most readily-available single malt on our side of the pond...which is too bad, since there are so many more interesting single malts for people to try.
Picked this up at the duty free. Zero packaging. So great deal.
More than halfway done the bottle after a few months and just gets smoother over time.
Thanks Ralfy!! Just bought my first bottle of Glenlivet 12 yo. Looking forward to it even more now.
Bought it today inspiring by Ralfy's reviews. Well, i'm a begginer in a whiskey world (JB, Jameson, WL etc) and it's the best whiskey i drink in my whole life. It's like a good wine, you may drink it with your woman or best friend. Thank you Ralfy, you doing a great job. Спасибо!
I drink this quite often. Its one of the reasonably priced single malts available in my neck of the woods. Goes nicely with a cigar.
Great review, and you're spot on about that packaging (they use a less fancy box now though, I think).
Nice to see someone else who actually cares about these sorts of things for a change.
This was my first single malt. I still find it delightful!! I always keep some on hand, definatly an "anytime" single malt. I give it 86/100.
Hey Ralfy! Jeff here from Rockland Ontario again! I managed to get my hands on the last bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail for sale in Ottawa at the LCBO! I have not opened it yet, but I got myself a small bottle of Glenlivet 12 in the mean time...gotta love that honey!! Take care Ralfy!! You are very kind to let us into your mind and world! Cheers!!
Yes, I am also tired of the lower end single malts hiking up prices because of some fancy packaging. Maybe like a 30 year high-end whiskey that naturally comes with a hefty price tag, but for a readily available common whiskey like this the package does little more than add to the price tag. I know my Glenfiddich bottle would have proabbly been about ten to fifteen bucks cheaper as well, had they not encased it in some silly cardboard box that I just throw away. Love these objective reviews!!
Good to see Glenlivet have gone back to more sensible packaging, however, I got a bottle of Glenfiddich at Christmas and I've never seen such ridiculously over the top packaging. Metal canister, clad in leather, high density foam on the inside, press stud on the lid and what happens with it? Straight in the bin. The distillery that makes the best selling single malt in the world should be the one least of all that makes such excessive packaging.
New to your channel and new to whiskey drinking, Love them both!
Its so crazy because whenever I go out and buy a new bottle of scotch I always get on here to check if you have a review. This is some good stuff but I would pick the Glenfiddich 12 or ofcourse my beloved johnnie black. Good day to you sir and keep up your fabolous work. You are indeed awesome.
Just given a pint of this and have had it before and love it
The rant at 5:00 was great! love the reviews ralfy!
great reviews. loved how you deducted points for the wasteful, over the top packaging. keep it up.
i enjoyed your review of this scotch whiskey :) one of my favorite bargain scotches. what would you recommend for a better scotch around the same price? i want to get into better or more complex scotch whiskeys. what would you recommend?
The intent of the box is for gift purposes. I often bring whisky from house to house when visiting so it also serves a useful purpose in that aspect; less chance of breaking the glass. You can also keep your whisky out of the sunlight while stored in the box, which is another plus. However, I've seen it available without the box in some liqour stores
@shuboy05 I do like that the Nadurra states no chill-filtration but I'm a little wary because it does not say whether caramel was added.
Hey Ralfy. I just started watching your reviews and I am very impressed with your honesty and your overall style. I am a young Canadian and i am just developing my pallet. I haven't searched all of your reviews yet, however I do watch them in my spare time, but I was wondering if you have dipped into the Canadian whiskeys at all? I am a large fan of the new "Forty Creek" line and i was wondering what you thought about my countries oferings. Keep up the good work!!
Totally agree with your reveiw Ralfy, as always, also totally agree with you on the packaging issue, I think even a basic cardboard box is too much.
A woman recommended it for me today to my big surprise. I agree with you on the packaging, 100%. Gonna put it higher on my single match scotches to try list.
i love my whiskey, still getting used to trying to pick out flavors. i like the smoothness but the smells i always get is the alcohol the oak maybe vanilla
Thanks for the advice.
ralfy can do a video comparing the glenlivet 12 vs the glenlivet founders reserve...and the discontinue of the glenlivet 12.thx
love your reviews, your videos are superb and accurate. you are also very straight to the point which I appreciate in a person. The only disagreement I have with you is how you can rate teachers so high out of 100 ! especially compared to Glenlivet !! ...otherwise, please keep doing what you're doing !!
For me it has slightly more flavour then Glenfiddich, and also longer lasting aftertas; both being big names and not too far appart in taste, I prefer this one.
@ralfystuff I agree. I have a bottle of the 21 yr old that I bought as a present to myself. I personally find it a bit overpowering.
I learned an important lesson: Older doesn't mean better.
My personal favorite Glenlivet is the Nadurra 16.
About to try the Glenlivet for the first time. Enjoyed your review. Not sure my palette is quite as sophisticated as yours but we'll give it a go. Cheers.
The 18 year is remarkably nice, incredibly smooth and flavourful would like to see your opinions
@ralfystuff
so looking to get into the scotch whisky drinking, so for a beginner would you recommend this, or is there another whisky you would recommend trying before this one as a good introduction to scotch whiskys
Your accent and personal style is so badass!!! :)
Thank you Ralfy for your reviews, and most importantly, your VLOGs!!! I tryed the Macallan 10 (Fine Oak) and thought it was way too spicy, or earthy. (I'm no reviewer so my vocab is propally off.) I thought it was the one you reviewed, but on second check it was the (Sherry). My question, based on my remarks on the Macallan 10 Fine Oak, would the Glenlivet 12 be a better choice or the Macallan 10 Sherry?
Hi Ralfy! I am really enjoying your videos and learning a lot from them, thanks for that!
I am very interested in your review about the new Glenlivet Founders Reserve. Hear lots of good things about it. Maybe a great one for a new review?
Sincerely Wander
@NeverendingRobRada
To me, the Glenlivet is pretty much defined by green apple on the palette. I'd say that if you notice that, then you're doing fine (at least on Glenlivet).
I love the rant on the box!
A miracle!!! I thought I was out of all kind of liquor (except some Czech Becherovka that no one wants). Then, now at Friday lunch, I went through a cupboard in the kitchen and found an unopened bottle of 12 year old Glenlivet that I must have bought years ago. Now that is a real miracle. And I didn’t even pray for it.
It's never a miracle if you didn't pray for it!
I bought a bottle of Glenlivet 12. I like, it's very good but I can't say I really love it.
As an experiment I tried a dram 50% Glenlivet 50% Vat69. The result was good, I had the feeling Vat69 was adding something more to the Glenlivet
hi +ralfystuff, i feel bitter at the finish... do you feel the same? it's very light, not intense like the Macallan, too light that after 2-3 swirls the mild sweetness is reduced to nothing... correct me if i'm wrong. i have looked through a few reviews of Glenlivet 12 and most of them gave a positive review and stated that it's very sweet, but i just couldn't find that sweetness
superb review by the one-and-only. Ralfy is peerless. Period. Gotta love him.
Just nabbed a bottle of this for £19.99 in Morrisons - minus the extravagant packaging I'm pleased to say. Just starting out on my malt mission and loving every minute!
I commend his as well for deducting points for the packaging. I'm glad they've toned it down a bit as of late =)
Just had this as my first scotch and I love it. Think I'll be trying more scotch now, any suggestions for my second go? Cheers from Iowa, USA
Enjoyed the description. To me, this reminds me of tart or sour green apple
This is my favourite Whiskey Ralfy and one I enjoy with ice. Very similar I think to Glenffidoch 12. Gets you reaky do das!!!!
This is a great review for the guys trying to find out what you might like. The best bet is to not look on youtube however. What I did was have enough cab $ and hit the pubs and decide for myself. Everyone has their own unique taste buds. Mine say pour the Glenlevit in!!!
Thank you Ralfy!
I searched up on Strathisla and coincidentally it's from the speyside region!
Any idea for a single malt with a lot of vanilla notes?
I just bought some Glenlivet today and the packaging was much cheaper. I was actually kinda disappointed, but it's no biggie. Was just a simple cardboard box and the bottle was wrapped in some fancy paper.
Ralfy, I love your reviews. I am new to single malts, and as I keep getting more bottles, I keep listening to your reviews. I liked the glenlivet 12 year, and so far my other favorite is the macallan 12 year. Do you have any suggestions for whiskys that are similar to these?
@ralfystuff Thanks for you're honesty.
just got a bottle of this malt today tescos 40 euros in ireland very intense sweetness is spot on ralfy but my box was just quiet simple noting special they must be watching ur reviews sir keep it up plz
Single malt exclusive is delicious as well
@ralfystuff Thank you. In return may I recommend the following beers:
Chimay, Aventinus (Particularly The Eisbock), Rochefort 10, Maredsous Dubbel, Affligem Tripel, All Varieties Of Samuel Smiths And Fullers, Trois Pistoles by Unibroue here in Canada.
The nose you develop analyzing fine food and whisky is, I find, perfectly suited for sampling fine beer.
Cheers.
Great review. I was sipping on it while watching the video. You're very good at describing it that I subscribed. I guess they may have taken your point about the leather boxing. Mine was cardboard lol.
im new to single malt scotch and im drinking this same whiskey while watching this. question what does the drops of water do for the scotch? im having it straight no ice btw
Very nice video Ralfy
I don't know if you will be reviewing it Ralfy but can I just say I had the chance to taste the 18 year old Glenlivet. Its quite similar to the Nadurra but with more of an oak influence and an intense orangy bitterness of flavour to compete with the lovely honeyed layer. This is the one to go for if you find the Nadurra a bit one-dimensional in flavour. The 18 year old still has an amazing power and thick mouthfeel, despite the chill filtration and 43% bottling.
Bought a bottle today, doesn't have the over the top packaging though.
Was between this, glenfiddich and glenmorangie.
Good choice for an introduction to single malt???
I love it when you show some ire!
I love your reviews. What do you think about Glenlivet 15?
I fully support your rant against the ornate packaging! A good whiskey sells itself and the dressing up not only demeans the intelligence of the customer but also offend my sense of environmental stewardship. Keep ranting on this! Let’s change the industry!
Great review and so true about the the boxes. I just want the bottle and whats in it.
Just tried the Glenlivet 21 today, 130 dollars here in California. A fine whisky for sure, smooth and lots of flavor, but it didn't "wow" me like the Glenlivet 18 did. So it looks like the Glenlivet 18 is still my favorite so far, with Glenfiddich 15 being a close second. But I'll keep drinking the Glenlivet 21 and then go back to the Glenlivet 18 for another comparison and let you know. Also, I tried the Glenlivet 12. Certainly a better than average whisky, but the 18 spoiled me already.
Hey, good videos and knowledge sharing! BTW i picked up Glenlivet 12yo a month back and guess what - They changed the packing to simple cardboard thing! :) I like what u said - "Does not help the Planet"!
This was my first single malt. I have a list now, after watching more than a couple of your videos. Next up is Old Pulteney, I think.
I just bought a bottle with zero boxing. No special packaging just awesome scotch
Hi! Thanks for the review, I bought a glenlivet 12 last week, and i just realized that it has a full date at the back of the bottle says "2011/10/11 15:07 Lo31420" which is like 3 months ago.
Is that the expiration date!? Am I getting really old stock from the store?? or its fake??
I hope its the date its bottled, its the only way to make any sense.
Please let me know what that weird date is. Thanks!!
you sir are funny...great review by the way. here where I live at it's just plain box, poor neighborhood.
@ralfystuff
I initially wondered if Glenlivet's new computer controlled stills were causing the drop in quality until I remembered that expansion was completed last year meaning any distillate from the new stills will not be ready till at least 2022.
I wasnt going to buy a bottle of this but I came across one for 25$ I could resist. Its not bad, its kinda like a more complex, more alcholic tasting glenfiddich. The finish isnt super exciting but for the price I would buy it again.
@ralfystuff Well, I'm sure now that no caramel was added to the Nadurra. The whisky is noticeably lighter than the 12 year old despite the fact that Nadurra is the older whisky. I guess it's one reason the Nadurra is packaged in a clear bottle since it allows the buyer to see the color.
What's your opinion of the 15 year old Glenlivet French Oak Reserve? I'm almost exclusively an Islay drinker but I purchased a bottle today on a whim (it was on sale for a good price). I'd like to educate myself more on the Speyside single malts but I'm now worried I may find the Glenlivet 15 a bit dull compared to whiskies like Bowmore, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Talisker etc.
I just recently entered the world of single malt, i started out with a glenfiddich 12, which im still not done with. But im starting to like it Especially the aftertaste.
- When im done with my glefiddich bottle should i buy a glenlivet 12? or should i stay with glenfiddich til im really use to drink whiskey.
im still no big fan of the tasteeven though i REALLY enjoy the aftertaste, but i guess that i learn to enjoy more of it with time.
The nice box must be a uk thing, in the us we get a simpler box. Love Glen 12 though, she was my first foray into Scotch about 6 years ago. Always have a bottle on hand.
For the price and variety that Glenlivet occupies (with Glenfiddich 12 and others), what is the standout in your opinion?
I'll be getting into Laphroaig and the Islays later on, but what I'm looking for now is a 10-12 year old palatable, balanced scotch in the vein of Glenfiddich 12.
Hello sir
I enjoy your reviews, and I have one simple question.
Yesterday I bought myself a fine bottle of glenlivet 18.
How would you rate this one? (I am very enthusiastic)
You were succinct, descriptive, informative.
Apart from the dodgy audio, well done.
I hope you've acquired a personal/lapel microphone since the time of this presentation.
Good journey.
Ralfy, I've never seen that packaging in the U.S.. I don't personally like Glenlivet 12, but when you're on a budget, it'll do just fine. About $23 here in California.
Ralfy it looks like Glenlivet listened to you! They got rid of those extravagant boxes! Bought a bottle just the other day and it was in a plain cardboard box, no magnets, no fancy decoration. And yes, it suddenly went down by 2 dollars on the shelf!
Hi Ralfy, I am wondering if The Glenlivet 12yr single malt tastes good with Diet Coke.
On sale for around $40.00 in New Hampshire USA. Across the border in Massachusetts where I live its about $10.00 more due to taxes.
@mrbubetube I'll stop back later after I've had a few shots and see if I change my mind. I'm on my second shot now. Mouth is getting dry. That didn't happen with the Glenlivet 18. But I'm starting to get a little more of the flavor now. This is weird. Ok, I think I'm starting to like it a little more, but a sip of 7-up might be in order now. I'll catch you later...
Hey! Very hard on the package! For what i see, it's interesting, masculine, traditional. Nowadays everything is cheap and made to last too little, that sturdy cardboard box is nice for collecting and if you have a few left for storing stuff! And I bet the cardboard is made from recycle paper.
Anyway, thanks for the review, this is one of the few SM available in Argentina and i'll give it a try once i finish my newbie bottle of Jameson 12 as i'm just getting into the whiskey world. Cheers!
@ralfystuff Good on you for taking that stand on extravagant boxes. Cheers mate.
Regards, Malt-Matador
@DiMOOSE1
Love it! You probably missed the floral bit because you were talking. It's been awhile, so you probably know by now, but right after you drink try and breathe out through just your nose. This will pull the remaining "fumes" back up and right out over your smell receptors. That's where you'll find the flowers those honey bees are looking for.
Haven't had the 12yo but the 18yo is definitely an any time of day smooth drink.
Hi Ralfy,
Long time listener, first time commenter, I am thinking of buying my first ever single malt scotch and I heard that the speyside region scotch can be generalised as the 'sweetest',
is that true? Also, do you have any advice on what to buy for the 'sweetest' or 'creamiest' single malt scotch whiskies?
that stuff is gold. tried it at my friend's house.
You sir are awesome
Ralfy, what would be sweetest, the Glenlivet 12 or the Glenfiddich 12?
Chilling the whisky is to be saved for the poor quality drams.
The tumbler glass and added ice is there so that you cant taste and smell the stuff you are drinking quite as much. I'm sure Ralfy will agree with me on this; If you want to enjoy a single malt:
1. No ice.
2. A drop of water varying on the whisky in question and its alcohol content
3. If possible, get a glencairn glass like you see Ralfy use.
Ralfy, hello, what comments do you have about PR's decision on stop bottling and shipping the 12 yr. old version of The Glenlivet in favor of a NAS Founder's Reserve? Do you know if The USA will be affected by this decision? Thank you.
Hey Ralfy, I happened to pick up a bottle of this tonight, not because I haven't had it, nor do I think it's that great...but my local store had it on special. Upon examination, the back of the label is printed 2006/11/28 09:15...am I to believe that this spirit has been in the bottle for 4 years? and if so does that help out the quality in the product in anyway?