The Glenlivet 1940 80 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2184

Jun 28, 2026, 09:46:16

Just had a dram that felt really polished, with delicate tobacco notes and a whisper of medicinal herbal flavours, plus a touch of peat influence that gave it a sense of assertiveness. The nose was absolutely stratospheric – dried tropical fruits, honeyed hints, and a hint of shoe leather, all wrapped in American oak sherry cask sweetness. On the palate, soft peppery tones met gently bitter exotic teas and a splash of freshness like petrichor after rain. Finish was long, with resinous and exotic hardwoods lingering, making it feel genuinely thrilling yet a tad fragile. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1700

Jun 22, 2026, 23:00:32

Poured a glass of this tonight and honestly, it's like stepping into a wood-panelled room that hasn't been opened in decades. That amber glow in the glass already tells you something's happening. First thing I noticed — this old leather polish note, like a battered trunk in your grandad's attic. Then comes the pine essence, almost like walking through a fern-covered forest after rain. There's moss, there's something coastal, maybe a bit of Pu-erh tea earthiness too 🍂 The palate's totally vibrant even though this thing's been sitting in cask for ages. You'd think a senior citizen of Maltdom would be tired, but no — it's still in full form. I get apples stewed in white wine, some fried figs and dates, that honeyed delicacy thing, plus roasted nuts coated with honey sauce. A bit like tarte tatin if I'm honest. There's this empyreumatic thing going on too, like teak oil or even sauna wood. Strangely gorgeous. The finish is medium, keeps those piney flavours lingering with a touch of nougat and old mead. Honestly feel like I'm sipping while Duke Ellington plays softly in the background 🎶 Not the most elegant dram, but who cares. It's got character, it's got soul. Definitely one for the "failing palates need not apply" category 😄

Amelia Graham

May 9, 2026, 09:32:22

Right, had a dram of this whisky last nite. First nosing, got a strong smoky peat aroma, like a distant campfire. 🔥 Then tasted sweet honey and vanilla, so smoooth. 🍯 Hints of ripe apple and pear, with a bit of spice. Finishes long and warm, proper lovely. 🥃 Sometimes a bit too oakey for me, but still, verry enjoyable. Cheers!

Adele Anderson

May 5, 2026, 08:11:29

Right, so on the nose you get a real lovely whiff of... a bit of 🔥 smoke, sort of like a bonfire, but then there's this sweet 🍊 citrus peel comin' through. Goes down smoooth, like, a real warm hug in a glass. 🍯 Not too harsh, just... balanced, innit? Left a nice, long finish, almost like chewin' on a bit of orange zest. Top stuff. 👌