Glenlivet Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 18 Year Old · 1972 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with warm copper-gold highlights.

Nose

Rich and statuesque, this nose pours a wave of honeyed orchard fruit—pear and apple—bright citrus zest and vanilla oak. Subtle almond and toffee notes emerge, while a whisper of sherry-cask depth adds dried fruit warmth and a refined, creamy spice that hints at its 18-year maturity.

Palate

Silky and full, this 18-year Glenlivet coats the palate with an oily, luxurious texture. Dark fruit—prune, fig, raisin—meets orange zest and almond. Spices bloom—ginger, clove, a whisper of cinnamon—driven by the bold 53.7% ABV that remains deftly integrated. The finish is long and resinous, with toffee sweetness, oak and a final flutter of spice.

Finish

Long, warming finish with toasted oak, dark fruit, and a whisper of spice; the sherry influence coats the palate, fading to a suave, cocoa-dusted sweetness that lingers gracefully.