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Scotch Single Malt
/ The Glenlivet • Speyside, Scotland • 43.0% ABV

The Glenlivet 21 Year (The Archive)

7.7
Score out of 10 Based on 48 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring dried and orchard fruits, raisins, candied citrus, and toasted oak alongside notes of caramel, honey, and baking spices, though some report an initial sharpness, varnish, or wine-like astringency. On the palate, there is general consensus on a smooth texture carrying flavors of malt, toffee, vanilla, nuts, and fruit, accented by wood spices and occasional hints of smoke or peat. Most reviewers characterize the finish as long, warming, and sweet with lingering spice and oak, though one reviewer describes it as short and basic. While reviewers agree on the expression's sweetness and approachable smoothness, they disagree on its overall complexity, with some finding it layered and balanced while others view it as light, thin, or lacking depth."

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The Glenlivet 21 Year (The Archive)

The Glenlivet 21 Year (The Archive)

Whisky ·Scotch ·Single Malt · 43.0%
The Glenlivet · Speyside, Scotland
7.7
/ 10 from 48 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring dried and orchard fruits, raisins, candied citrus, and toasted oak alongside notes of caramel, honey, and baking spices, though some report an initial sharpness, varnish, or wine-like astringency. On the palate, there is general consensus on a smooth texture carrying flavors of malt, toffee, vanilla, nuts, and fruit, accented by wood spices and occasional hints of smoke or peat. Most reviewers characterize the finish as long, warming, and sweet with lingering spice and oak, though one reviewer describes it as short and basic. While reviewers agree on the expression's sweetness and approachable smoothness, they disagree on its overall complexity, with some finding it layered and balanced while others view it as light, thin, or lacking depth."

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Key findings

Loved for

  • Sandalwood
  • Warming
  • Depth
  • Fresh

Criticized for

  • Herbal
  • Sour
  • Dried Fruit

Flavor profile

  • Fruity dried fruit, fruits, apple 24/48
  • Woody & Roasted oak, toasted, wood 24/48
  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, sweet, caramel 23/48
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, nuts, hazelnuts 21/48
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, cinnamon, ginger 16/48

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