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Glenlivet The Original Stories Illicit Still 12 yo

Лот #4619425 · 48.0% · 70 cl

⏱ закрытие 19 September 2026 в 21:00 CEST (21:00 Highland Glen 3)

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Glenlivet The Original Stories Illicit Still 12yo

48.0% · 70cl

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Вкусоароматический профиль

Honey 15

Citric 13

Vanilla 13

Chocolate 12

Cooked Fruit 11

Fresh Fruit 11

Fragant 9

Oily 9

Dried Fruit 5

New Wood 5

Nutty 4

Sherried 4

Old Wood 3

Green-House 2

Hay-like 2

Malt Extract 2

Husky 1

Tobacco 1

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Отзывы Whiskybase

учтено 130 заметок · текстовых 80 · полный lossless-снимок WB (полнота подтверждена)

Суммаризация отзывов

По этим текстовым отзывам Glenlivet 12 (там, где упоминается 48% ABV) чаще всего описывают как выгодный по цене и качеству, густой/маслянистый виски с доминирующими нотами яблока, груши, персика/абрикоса, цитруса, ванили, мёда и карамели, иногда со специями и орехово-шоколадными оттенками [r2][r4][r9][r16][r17][r21][r30][r38][r43][r47][r49][r51][r52]. Крепость 48% хвалят за полноту и «маслянистость» [r2][r4][r9][r16][r17][r21], несколько отзывов отмечают, что виски кажется старше своих 12 лет и развивается в открытой бутылке [r3][r17][r23], а цена ~40 € неоднократно названа выгодной [r12][r15][r21][r25]. Ряд отзывов прямо противопоставляет его стандартной 12-летней бутылке 40% и считает заметно лучше [r38][r40][r49]; версию Illicit Still хвалят за 48% ABV, отсутствие chill filtration и хорошее соотношение цена/качество, с нотами яблок, груш, мёда, ванили и тропических фруктов [r55][r57][r65][r67][r78]. Однако есть и отчётливая критика и противоречия. Часть рецензентов указывает на «слишком много дерева», быстро переходящий в сухую/горькую горечь вкус и плохо скрытый алкоголь [r14][r24], а также «жёсткость/грубость» во рту [r5]; некоторые советуют не добавлять воду [r11][r18], а в [r76] алкоголь назван плохо интегрированным и выпирающим, при этом вода ухудшает кремовость. Встречаются редкие отрицательные мнения: «nothing but alcohol» [r42], слишком перечная резкость и разочарование [r29], «мыльность» и горький древесный финиш [r50], «довольно заурядный» [r63], посторонние ноты кориандра в финише [r68] и неприятная горечь в финише [r78]. Несколько отзывов отмечают простоту или слабую сложность, но называют виски приятным и лёгким для повседневного употребления [r55][r57][r63]. Есть и прямое расхождение: один отзыв называет его «лучшей редакцией Glenlivet за долгое время» [r22], тогда как другой пишет «несмотря на положительные отзывы, мне не понравилось» [r24].

собрано 80/130 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-09-13T00:41:22Z · источник evidence

Johnny_Starkiller Expert Junior 85 03 mar 2023 9:52 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 84 04 jan 2021 9:58 pm

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2021/01/04/letting-go-17-phase-2/ The one everyone’s been talking about, amongst all the other releases everyone’s been talking about. Alongside the standard 12yo, perhaps not surprisingly, these two are clearly siblings. Here, we’ve a little more funk – from the additional abv initially – but both expressions are interchangeable thereafter. Good whisky is all. A good reminder of how of reasonable the standard 12yo is also.

mer1973 Connoisseur 86 20 jan 2021 1:14 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Ed Radour Connoisseur 87 26 jan 2021 10:07 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Malzbrenner Photo Moderator 86 27 jan 2021 10:26 pm

Today there is a new bottling of a Glenlivet for tasting. The whisky was bottled at 48% vol. When it was twelve years old. The whisky in the glass shows itself in old gold and with a medium viscosity. All in all, a very pleasant new bottling at a more than fair price in winter 2020/21.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Very fruity when you first smell it, but also with a slightly pungent alcohol. The next sniff is much more pleasant and sandalwood, berries, sea buckthorn, apricots, marzipan and lilacs can be heard. White gummy bears, mandarins, apricots, there is a lot of aroma coming out of the glass. I would like to say: The one that convinces!
Вкус	86	The fruity character of the whisky continues on the palate. Full-bodied fruity notes, some sherry, orange, dark chocolate and that with a gentle oiliness. Cloves and cinnamon, some pepper, vanilla, also some oak and mint. I really like it with a little water.
Финиш	85	With a medium finish, the Glenlivet says goodbye, not without presenting some fruit, mint and spice again. It looks fresh and youthful and it is worth experimenting with adding water.

WLUO Expert Senior 87 12 mar 2021 8:57 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87
Вкус	87
Финиш	86	Nose: very pleasant, vanilla, fresh apple with cinnamon and caramelized sugars. Taste: summer fruits, nuts, vanilla, dark wood tones and light spices. Finish: medium long. This whisky gives the impression of being older than the aforementioned 12 years. A nice dram at a fair price.

sarthur71 Connoisseur 83 11 apr 2021 9:17 pm

нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

pecathor Expert Senior 87 02 jun 2021 6:08 pm

Note: Bottle has been open for about 2 months and is ~70% full Feeling: I never really loved Glenlivet, it was just not my cup of tea.. But I have to say I enjoy this bottle! It’s very pleasant, fruity, with a smooth texture, bits of spiciness, but I enjoy it.. I’m happy I got 2 bottles, one will be kept for later and I’m sure I will be glad to come back to it:)

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	very fruity, pears, perfumy (like Haribo gummy bears), notes of a nail polish remover, tart with icing sugar
Вкус	87	creamy and oily texture, sweet, citrus, pears, notes of some berries, chocolate, almonds, alcohol is pretty well integrated, dry oak notes, spicy on the tongue
Финиш	86	long, fruity, nutty, spicy

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 80 24 jul 2021 10:31 am

Good whisky, great, fruity nose, a little too harsh and coarse in the mouth and on the palate. But given other "crimes" like the Founder's Reserve, a really good new Glenlivet.

Issie Connoisseur — 30 jan 2022 2:50 pm

12.01.2022

claymore84 Expert Senior 83 10 apr 2022 3:45 pm

Tasted on 04-10-2022.

GlenWim Expert Senior 87 15 apr 2022 11:28 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

rafgpereira Member Senior — 15 oct 2022 9:48 pm

2022/07/05

Koning Connoisseur 85 12 mar 2023 3:36 pm

An entertaining Glenlivet. Reminds me a bit of the 15 French Oak Reserve; with the same oak-heavy spiciness. This 'Illicit still' has a bit more power though.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Apple, apricot, vanilla fudge and light but warm spices. It's a bit floral too, with a whiff of fresh laundry. A very recognisable Glenlivet profile!
Вкус	85	The 48% give it a good body with an almost creamy mouthfeel. The spices are more pronounced now: ginger, turmeric, white pepper and cinnamon. Fruits are there too: apple, peach and some pineapple.
Финиш	85	Continues on the spices, with baked apples, pear and bitter oranges developing. A bit of vanilla? Becomes a bit dry in the end.

polno_scieszko Member Senior 77 03 jul 2023 6:23 pm

Nose: Peach, hard candy, plum, peach, rose, cocoa, bananas, oranges, honey, a lot of malt and burnt sugar Palate: Peach, buckwheat honey, lots of herbs, oak, delicate wax, strawberries, citrus, cinnamon, flowers, almonds, slightly leathery and peppery

kbs26 Connoisseur 85 05 nov 2023 10:44 pm

Captain Teague Expert Senior 86 12 nov 2020 7:36 pm

Initial impressions: Dangerously delicious sweet honey apples and pears , classic sherry profile and great consistency in the mouth...floral and very mild besides the 48% and a quite long lingering finish slightly spicy and oaky. Enough Sherry without beeing sherry flooded. I like it a lot especially the plv it offers.. doesn't take water too well imo especially the nose looses - think this is made to drink at 48. Definitely better then the core 12 imagine this Distillery producing more whiskies like this for whiskies for enthusiasts instead of Mass Market Whiskies with filtration and colour..the ib prices just went up last year's too much and they can never give you constantly good quality...

DavidH. Expert Senior 86 21 nov 2020 9:19 pm

Bang for your buck whisky

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 86 18 jan 2021 11:43 am

"illicit" as in the old days?

Issie Connoisseur — 21 feb 2021 4:33 pm

robse211 Expert Senior 84 21 feb 2021 9:00 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Hvdree Connoisseur 85 27 mar 2021 10:28 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

macwhisky Connoisseur 55 25 apr 2021 4:34 pm

Too much praise for little craft, if the standards had been that way earlier, I would not have found whisky. The fact that fruity hints of pears are often mentioned was a sign of unripe malt in the past. The 48% come off quite softly, if this malt had 40% it would be irrelevant or comparable to many other things that are currently flooding the market. In the mouth it looks tingling but not spicy, changing into a dry / bitter mode very quickly. Too much wood! The smell is still ok, but the taste disappoints. I prefer an 8-12 year old standard painting from the 70s / 80s. There you can find complex flavors at only 40-43%. If you did something wrong to buy a bottle, certainly not. The price is moderate for today's time. But if you don't want to taste it after 2-3x, a bottle for 40 euros is too much.

Littlemill73 Expert Junior 85 25 may 2021 7:55 pm

Conclusion: not a high-flyer, but a very solid and balanced malt, which fortunately was bottled with a strong 48%, which suits him very well. Actually he should have got 85.5 points from me, if you also include the really great starting price of around 40 euros in the evaluation.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Mandarin / peach / (mango?) Biscuit (batter)
Вкус	85	Not spectacular, but very balanced between sweetness and bitter notes, without one side predominating or pushing itself into the foreground. Very harmonious / balanced between these two poles. Just right with 48% alcohol so that it doesn't act too weakly on the palate.
Финиш	85	Becomes slightly drier after a while (especially on the upper palate)

Glenrothes1973 Connoisseur 85 24 jul 2021 10:48 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

ZLako Expert Senior 86 22 oct 2022 12:03 am

Finally a Glenlivet presented at a nice 48% abv. Hats off. Let's see what this dram is all about. N: Dried fruits and orchard fruits. What a nice combination. Nutty, extremely nutty. Citrus zest and honey. Fragrant. Light and heavy at the same time. Some oak. This is nice. (87) P: Oily, heavy. Sweet dry and spicy. Dried fruits and red apples. Ripe pear with vanilla sauce and various spices. Great depth and nice flavors. (88) F: Medium finish. Dry and spicy. (84) 87 / 88 / 84 = 86.333 --> 86 pts / 100

domani Connoisseur 87 05 feb 2021 8:12 pm

A really successful 12-year-old Glenlivet with intense fruit and strong flavor. In addition, a good drinking strength of 48%. In any case, he looks older than he is. Develops more and more when the bottle is open and gains in volume and intensity. At this price a top product and anything but boring - 01/09/2021

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Intense fruity nose, very spicy and malty, wine gum, red fruits, persimmons, strawberries, chocolate, lavender, the nose is very versatile, no trace of alcohol
Вкус	87	Oily, slightly tingling barrel spice, alcohol is not noticeable at first, sugar beet syrup, vitamin candy, it stays sticky and sweet as sugar for a long time, spices, cloves, cardamom, orange, in the end there is wine gum and a lingering chilli heat
Финиш	86	Medium length

robain Specialist 85 27 feb 2021 12:49 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	sweetness, dried fruits and green fruits.
Вкус	84	slightly dry, a little bit flat on the palate, some oak.
Финиш	85	some oak, more bitterness with water. I would not advise to use water on this one.

WhiskyPEATer Expert Senior 86 15 mar 2021 11:16 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Funtik Connoisseur 86 10 apr 2021 7:34 pm

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JoergMadoMatuschek Member Senior 87 12 may 2021 7:46 pm

нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

WLGOAGN Expert Senior 85 29 may 2021 12:45 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Dris Connoisseur 84 31 may 2021 12:23 am

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

VISION_CHEN Expert Junior 90 31 may 2021 6:44 am

Nose: Although I haven't drank Glenlivet for a long time, I can still recognize it in a second. Honey, apple, caramel pudding, and sour freshly squeezed orange juice are very expressive. But when I thought that was all there was to it, I took a sip, and the aroma began to shift to more spices, cardamom, coriander seeds, dried leaves, popcorn, and some waxy texture. Drink: Glenlivet, which has always been light-weight, has exceeded expectations in terms of taste, full and smooth, and more oily. The taste buds are also very expressive, caramel, honey, grapefruit, wheat, salty and fresh, high and long. Overall: I still vaguely remember the story about the black holy water, and maybe only Gelnlivet would want to mention this history. Of course, I haven't tasted the taste of Glenlivet of that era, but this bottle of works should not shame the black market holy water in terms of expressiveness, complexity of flavor, taste, and alcohol content. Of course, the price is also attractive.

Monte Gehro Connoisseur 85 03 jul 2021 10:43 pm

Balanced malt, nice nose, strong mouthfeel. Here the (for a standard) quite high alcohol content has a positive effect. A clear recommendation at a price of around 40 €. Notes from a blind tasting.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Fresh, menthol in the beginning; Pear, exotic fruity - mango, papaya? That comes more with time.
Вкус	86	Creamy and oily, a little honey, light citrus notes, pear, over time oak spice becomes noticeable.
Финиш	85	Quite a long time, a little pepper, fruit and spice finish together.

Svarttt Expert Senior 85 31 jul 2021 11:09 pm

Best Glenlivet edition in a long time.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Sweet and fruity, typical bourbon notes
Вкус	85	Honey, wood, seasoning.
Финиш	83	Clear wood

MJ84 Expert Senior 88 08 dec 2021 11:54 pm

After 7-8 months in the half-full bottle, a total surprise, developed from a harsh dram to a rather complex one with a long finish, PLV is great, you want that more often ...

Mapl Connoisseur 89 20 aug 2022 6:20 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

_Dziki_ Connoisseur 80 24 dec 2022 7:01 pm

Despite the positive reviews, I did not like it

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	80	Cocoa, ginger, red orange
Вкус	81	Dessert chocolate, apple seeds, bitterness, alcohol not well hidden
Финиш	80	Bitterness and alcohol

g00se Expert Senior 86 23 nov 2020 11:03 am

Tested in a direct comparison with the 12yo Double Oak, which clearly turned out to be the throttled version of the Illicit Still tried here. Everything I criticized about the 12yo Double Oak has been implemented. Great PLV! Great Glenlivet! Keep it up!

Cask1988 Connoisseur — 10 dec 2020 1:50 pm

Marketing bottle or good whisky? Well although the story and all the other jibber jabber behind this bottle is clearly marketed, this is quite pleasing and good stuff for an fair price in my opinion. So I guess it’s a bit of both.

thijs100 Connoisseur 83 16 dec 2020 1:32 pm

The Glenlivet 12 Years Illicit Stills is very much a modern whisky paying homage to the early days of the distillery's existence.

theograph Expert Senior 86 11 jan 2021 9:50 pm

An exciting whisky with a higher ABV than the standard and very inexpensive. Characterized by pineapple, coconut and tropical fruits and green apples. Lots of oak, with sharp points and a pronounced spice. Probably with a good share of 1f Bourbon Casks.

KeesD Expert Senior 83 06 feb 2021 10:07 pm

The scent is promising, the rest lags a bit ...

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	A mix of honey, light broth, little body cream / oily in a positive way ...
Вкус	78	Peppery and fairly sharp, a bit too predominant pepper at the start to be honest. The familiar glenlivet taste, but a lot sharper. Is a bit disappointing to me.
Финиш	80	Peppery at first, then a bit of nutty aftertaste, not super special, not bad either ...

DeLiefhebber Expert Junior 93 10 mar 2021 7:39 am

Amazing whisky for the price.

Comet67 Connoisseur 84 11 mar 2021 7:40 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

pianoman Connoisseur 86 27 mar 2021 10:38 pm

JacobaEd Connoisseur 84 14 apr 2021 1:28 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

LordBellamy Connoisseur 86 13 may 2021 6:22 pm

with water: fruity and even sweeter on the nose Conclusion: nice and well balanced malt, which pushes well with the increased alcohol strength

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Pear, apple, honey, some wood spices (cardamom and clove, cinnamon), a few berries, the Oloroso can also be guessed with very subtle dried fruits and a few nuts, the 48% give the malt a good strength
Вкус	86	Nice start, velvety soft and yet sufficient strength, light and dark fruits, apple peel, nut
Финиш	85	Medium length, pleasant, fruit, nutty, some spices, slight bitter notes on the back

leeho Expert Senior 85 21 may 2021 11:05 pm

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Jiangoal Member Senior 85 14 aug 2021 12:22 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Cantaloupe, concentrated peach juice, rosewood, floral notes. Thick, filling, weak alcohol pungent.
Вкус	87	The taste is as thick and creamy as cream, a bit like Irish Pot Still. Caramel, spices, mashed banana, oatmeal with maple syrup. Weak feeling of alcohol.
Финиш	85	Charred oak, sweet fruit, soft and long.

WiltChamberlain Connoisseur 87 06 dec 2021 7:28 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

wintek Expert Senior 84 16 mar 2023 5:02 pm

Ultra chocolaty and oily, typical representative of Speyside region

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 85 14 jun 2023 11:37 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

smolar231 Expert Senior 84 18 oct 2023 10:14 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	a lot of vanilla, delicate hazelnut, a lot of milk chocolate, sweet cookies, a light note of spices, orange peel, caramel, tropical fruits
Вкус	85	delicate citrus fruits at the very beginning, then a light spiciness of spices, walnut, then some cocoa and dark fruits
Финиш	83	medium-long, cocoa-chocolate, slightly warming

Telekomet Expert Senior 85 16 apr 2024 7:27 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Bellbird Member Senior 81 17 jun 2026 10:02 am

Spicy green apple, slight barley tea. Spicy and little bit of vanilla. Slight fruit finish.

KayMeertens Connoisseur 86 05 dec 2020 8:32 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Lots of pear. Vanilla, cream, sugared almond and Wehrter's caramel.
Вкус	86	Pear, almond, pecan, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, peach and a light spiciness.
Финиш	85	Pear, sugared almond and cinnamon.

Cask1988 Connoisseur — 10 dec 2020 1:42 pm

valasios Connoisseur 84 11 dec 2020 12:30 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Defeatless Connoisseur 87 11 feb 2021 11:23 pm

This is a very well made Glenlivet. With a very good price quality balance. Very good it is on 48%, instead of their regular 40%. This beats the standard 12yo by far.

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Нос	88	This is a classic. Very much into the pears. The Haribo pear taste is very recognizable here. Little vanilla and a hint of toffee in the background. Later some raisins as well.
Вкус	87	Full and creamy mouthfeel. This is very well made. Loads of pear and fruitiness. There isn't much development in the taste, but plenty of taste in general.
Финиш	87	Medium length. Again the pears and the classic bourbon notes. Fades away with a touch of wood and some brown sugar.

DocF Expert Senior 85 20 mar 2021 4:01 am

Crunchy modern ex-bourbon whisky with age statement and dilution reserve for good money. A good portion of wood aromas, a little tropical fruit, good vanilla - delicious.

mattheww Connoisseur 84 29 mar 2021 1:15 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Saftkenner Connoisseur 85 08 may 2021 8:36 pm

A very solid bottling with nice drinking strength and great value for money - a very nice experiment by Glenlivet. There is more to discover here than you might think at first. I recommend giving him time to breathe and warming the glass vigorously with his hands at times while enjoying it. Something is really happening there. It is miles ahead of the 12-year-old standard bottling.

JörgW Expert Junior — 06 aug 2021 10:06 am

Damek Connoisseur 85 16 jan 2024 2:34 pm

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Нос	85	Nose: Vanilla, honey, wet hay, toffee, fruit, green apples, peaches, apricots, raisins, a bit of wood, cocoa, cinnamon. 85.50
Вкус	85	Taste: Vanilla, cocoa and chocolate in the foreground, sugar, pepper, sweet apples, peach, apricot, cinnamon, tart wood. 85.00
Финиш	84	Finish: Short, bitter, bitter caramel, tart, wood, apricots, lemon peel, herbs, a bit of mint at the very end. 84.50

Whisky-Fancier Connoisseur 70 21 aug 2026 3:09 pm

A truly terrible bottling. The aroma and taste are nothing but alcohol. I expected much more.

Totoro Connoisseur 87 12 nov 2020 7:47 pm

48%, non-chillfiltered and a solid age statement for (initially) well under 40 € - did this bottling accidentally drop out of a time machine? Ah, and oh yes: it's delicious.

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Нос	87	The Glenlivet pears are front and center, along with ripe honeydew melon and peach as well as some unexpectedly heavy and fragrant oak tones (sandalwood, coconut, cinnamon)... Then also a floral side: rosewater and lemongrass, perhaps? This is probably all-bourbon, but some notes of charcoal and oak spice lead me to suspect a some re-charred oak. At any rate, an impressive nose that seems older and more settled than the stated age suggests. Maybe they did actually throw some older stuff in the mix here to achieve this result, who knows...
Вкус	87	What strikes me first is the texture: it's very oily and thick, with a huge "natural" barley flavor that reminds me of some Irish pot still whiskies. So as far as mouthfeel is concerned, this NCF experiment was a success. Banana puree, oatmeal, pear juice, crêpes sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar... The melon + peach combo from the nose makes an appearance as well. Not overly complex, but extremely on point, with very pronounced and clearly distinguishable flavor components. It's also insanely mild and (yes:) smooth for 48%: this goes down like sweet syrup, you don't feel the alcohol at all.
Финиш	86	Lots of caramelized oak, some walnut, and plenty of soft, sweet fruit notes.

erizo Expert Senior 89 27 nov 2020 8:00 pm

A real surprise, 48%, 12 years, attractive price and just plain good! A great bottling!

meijer87 Member Senior 86 19 dec 2020 12:20 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Lunkan Expert Junior 83 05 mar 2021 9:33 pm

Worth the Money. But not for the experienced one, perfekt for entré enthusiasts, Easy sipped, bit not much goding on! But still a good buy!

Tokyo_Zurich Expert Senior 86 15 aug 2021 10:41 pm

What a surprise! Fruity, strong, just great. And a price-performance hit. Great bottling.

Igitor Connoisseur 86 16 oct 2021 8:31 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Dre73 Connoisseur 86 01 nov 2021 11:35 am

This is just a very nice whisky, very good value for money. No alcoholic punch, yet far from thin or weak. Thick, oily, with a lot of friendly fresh fruits, where peach and apricot dominate. Very pleasant dram for sure.

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Нос	87	Very fruity and clean initially, a lot of peach, apricot, some pears. Floral notes, no alcoholpunch at all. Very friendly and inviting.
Вкус	86	Smooth, sweet and fruity. Peachy again, apricot. Thick, oily structure, some honey sweetness.
Финиш	86	Still very fruity, peach, apricot. Some sparkling mouthfeel now, pretty long, pretty warming in the belly.

craide Connoisseur 86 15 dec 2021 8:06 pm

Fine malt that is not very complex or demanding but, in a simple way, has a lot to offer. Mature, harmonious, round. Great thing.

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Нос	87	At first a little cautious, but after a short time already nice and fruity with apples, bananas, pears. Every now and then the malt looks a bit perfumed. A great honey sweetness mixes with it, which also reminds me a bit of Vitamalz. Fits in harmoniously. In addition, there is vanilla, nuts and fresh wood in the background. I like it.
Вкус	86	Powerful start as I wouldn't necessarily have suspected after this nose. By no means spicy, rather spicy, slightly tingling. The fruit and the sweetness are nicely preserved. Less vanilla for more caramel. Everything is super creamy and oily. The alcohol pushes that forward well.
Финиш	85	Medium-long finish, pears apples remain, caramel, some more woody aromas.

WhiskyWitold Expert Senior 86 01 apr 2022 7:08 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

BarleyMail Expert Senior 86 05 aug 2022 10:17 am

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Нос	86	Apple juice, pear, fruit tella candy (strawberry), peach apricot and icing sugar. Very sweet and fruity.
Вкус	86	Apple, pear, peach, apricot, almonds, honey, a hint of vanilla, icing sugar, bay leaf and white pepper. Nice mouthfeel! Again very sweet and fruity. Compliments for bringing this one to 48% ABV!
Финиш	85	Medium length with the flavors from above, although a drying bitter is also involved. Just a little less pleasant than in the mouth. Without a doubt a nice whisky for a nice price! Good dram also to introduce people to whisky and not immediately serve the ordinary flat 12 year old. I just finished a bottle and enjoyed it, but I'm not going to get another one right away.

HammerHead Connoisseur 83 29 aug 2022 6:43 pm

A tpretty good deal in it's price class. Maybe a little too much (green) florality as the taste borders on being soapy and the finish is quite bitter on wood extract.

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Нос	86	Buttery, floral, fruity and sweet with a little touch of grassiness. An almost lowlandish profile. Vanilla, sweet butter, baked apple, pear, dried apricot, pancakes with icing sugar, a slight note of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Вкус	84	Creamy and buttery, more sour notes than the nose has to offer. Vanilla, apple juice, sweet and bitter citrus, dried apricot, floral on notes of lavender. More pancakes with icing sugar, acacia honey, clove, cinnamon, slight coriander and some white pepper.
Финиш	80	Medium length: still creamy and buttery on vanilla and floral honey notes, though swiftly shifting to bitter sappy wood notes like clove, spicy pepper and fresh green leaves and herbs.

uap304 Expert Senior 86 19 mar 2023 2:08 am

This is just a great whisky. I didn't think I was a fan of Glenlivet, until buying this bottle. Kudos for giving us an alternate take on your behemoth bottlings!

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Нос	88	This is a PEAR BOMB. Juicy pears and jelly belly pears. The pears leap out of the glass!!! Also in the fruit basket, apples, bananas, and oranges. Midway through the bottle, nutmeg, honey, toffee, vanilla, milk chocolate, and brown sugar start to join in. It's all of the good things.
Вкус	86	So soft. Full body. Very sweet. Premade fruit cups. Honey, cream, and milk chocolate.
Финиш	84	Honey and barley/cereal, sugary sweet. A hint of licorice and mint. The apples, oranges, and pears return. No oak bitterness, but numbing and warming. This is excellent, a total surprise.

KASTANIAS Member Senior 85 20 dec 2023 12:23 pm

whisky_oberlahn Expert Senior 87 07 aug 2026 9:25 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Teomarg Connoisseur 87 14 jan 2021 8:20 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

wbarchive_526950 Connoisseur 87 17 feb 2021 8:39 am

Great 12 year old malt, especially on the nose. The higher alcohol content is extremely beneficial. Very complex for the age. I would blindly consider him older. Class PLV.

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Нос	88	At the beginning there are a lot of pears, very fruity, plums come, as well as honeydew melon, a bit spicy, slightly nutty in the background, the alcohol is slightly present, but not in a negative sense, come later, berries and a little vanilla, slightly sweet, looks older than 12 Years
Вкус	86	creamy, lots of fruit, sweet, malty, some nuts, a little pepper, spicy, peach, melon, a little minty
Финиш	87	nice fruity sweet finish, the flavors on the palate continue here. There is also caramel

Othorion Connoisseur 86 17 feb 2021 7:56 pm

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

ThorstenH Connoisseur 84 18 mar 2021 5:39 pm

81-85 – Wow, really good one

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

KyotoLefty Expert Senior 87 31 mar 2021 5:58 am

¥300/15 ml @ Isetan. Appearance: Deep amber orange. Nose: Spicy, fruity, fresh, ginger, vanilla, honey, apple, oak, peaches. Palate: Sweet vanilla and caramel, raisins, ginger, cookies. Finish: Honey, vanilla, long and spicy. Overall: Rich and lovely. Very spicy and oaky, and much nicer with 48% abv. Wish I could find a bottle.

Wtrstrnghlt Expert Senior 83 10 may 2021 8:23 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

rolabob Connoisseur 86 23 sep 2021 7:42 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

hafssol Expert Junior 82 21 dec 2021 10:03 pm

A powerful “illicit” expression for Glenlivet, enhanced by a good abv (48%) and no chill filtering. It’s a fruit bomb at the beginning, with melon and apricot above all, but not so sweet as you could expect (which is definitely a plus). Almond, hazelnuts and a touch of honey are clear on the palate, also revealing some warm wood notes. It’s quite easy drinking and not very complex, but not weak nor foregone at all; fairly good and more than enough for applying to become a rich “everyday dram”.

Jimbeau Connoisseur 86 09 mar 2022 9:55 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

maltaholic Connoisseur 86 28 may 2022 6:51 pm

Heard a lot of good things. Now he's going to try it himself... He's very reserved! Opens very slowly. It probably says, I was in the barrel for 12 years, I don't have to reveal everything right away... Beautiful, sweet aromas, very difficult for me to define. Very slightly fruity, delicate wood, minimal vanilla, grapes, dried fruit. It tastes special. Not your everyday whisky. A slight sweetness over the wood some liquorice, brandy, dark chocolate. I am very positively surprised! A delicate whisky, by no means overwhelming, with a very good price!

KyleRiemen Expert Senior 85 05 jul 2024 6:20 pm

Always nice when you expect nothing or very little and are then so positively surprised, plus 48% off and that for the price, respect!

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Нос	84	Red apple, cherry, currants, peach, vanilla, toffee, honey, some pleasant wood and a little milk chocolate
Вкус	89	Vanilla, toffee, honey, very round, but also a little (positively) sour, currants and strawberries, apricot, malt, nut, a hint of leather
Финиш	84	Vanilla, honey, pleasantly warm, but again fruity and berry, a little nut at the end, no complexity, but very round and easy to drink

_Black_Adder_ Expert Senior 85 05 dec 2024 11:09 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

rueckenschwimmzipper Expert Senior 88 12 jan 2025 3:21 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

whiskytornado Connoisseur 82 13 mar 2025 3:32 pm

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

Romansen Connoisseur 83 13 oct 2025 12:08 am

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

LDB Connoisseur 87 14 jan 2021 4:51 pm

A very decent malt, good expression, and given age and price, it is even stunning!

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Нос	87	Perfumy, at first a tad spirity nose, with apples´n´pears and some dark beers! Gets very yummy after some breathing, with more tinned fruit, tartness and some wood spices.
Вкус	87	Enticingly oily and crisp at the same time. Less sweet than the nose promised, but delicious! No alcoholic nip at all.
Финиш	86	Although some oaky tones emerge, the finish loses track pretty fast. But again, no off-notes, simply very pleasant.

ThinLizzy Connoisseur 84 12 mar 2021 9:02 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

rpvdwel Connoisseur 84 26 apr 2021 9:03 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Don Cassi Expert Senior 82 08 jul 2021 12:57 pm

Cherry and marzipan on the nose, tropical fruits and vanilla behind. In the mouth voluminous and full without being bubbly, the alcohol content is very well chosen. In the finish a flood of tropical fruits, which are replaced by aromatic oak. Length: 6/10 Great 12 year old "standard" that I would prefer to the 18 at any time. Grade: 2+

IWE_Sheva Member Junior 80 03 oct 2021 4:02 pm

Colour - golden, honey I like the smell but the taste is quite different from what you smell

Sjaak92 Connoisseur 86 08 jan 2022 7:34 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Candy62 Expert Junior 88 30 jan 2022 5:45 pm

All said in reviews above are true! Whisky is rich and full-bodied. I found it little dry too. Leathery, nutty and lightly oaky. Great stuff anyway!

Halkyon Expert Senior 86 10 feb 2022 8:19 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

AX1654XA Expert Senior 86 26 jan 2024 10:01 pm

Blender Glass

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Нос	86	Bright, assertive, very lively and interesting for a 12 year old, fresh, aroma of green apples, fruits, duchess, tropicano
Вкус	87	Body oily mass, bright tasty apple fruit with hints of honey
Финиш	86	Warm, honey, aftertaste

sjoerd972 Expert Senior 80 26 mar 2024 11:12 am

Glenlivet Illicit Still. I don't think there's anything illicit about this. At best, it's fairly generic. Full review at: https://maltfascination.com/2024/03/26/glenlivet-12-the-original-stories-illicit-still-48/

redfoxiczek Expert Senior 86 26 oct 2024 3:37 pm

Serhii_Shelest Newbie 86 07 nov 2024 4:44 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

DramGoodLife Expert Senior 86 07 feb 2026 2:26 pm

An old school speysider, heavy on the malt but still carrying some of the signature Glenlivet house style. The bump up in %ABV is also very welcome.

Vallado Connoisseur 85 04 jun 2021 9:27 pm

Wow, I didn't expect that. The first "standard" Glenlivet that really impressed me. What a few% more can make, madness. Gladly more of it, Glenlivet - especially at the price! Absolute fruit bomb with the best from the ex Bourbon barrel - lots of ripe, yellow fruits, vanilla, mild honey and a very delicate bitter note

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Islaysmoke Connoisseur 86 10 sep 2021 10:25 am

More powerful than its predecessor. A very good entry-level whisky. I think PLV is OK.

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Нос	87	Fruity warmth. Fruit notes, pear and apple. But also a floral note with a sweet touch. Lemon and vanilla.
Вкус	86	Fully. A lot of fruit and again the apples / pears. Vanilla sweetness with a hint of sharpness ... more ginger than pepper.
Финиш	86	Medium-long finish. Sweet. Warm. Fruitiness remains for me.

DrulyaSipper Expert Senior 85 11 oct 2021 9:25 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 83

JBKwb Connoisseur 85 22 nov 2021 7:50 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

67conrad67 Expert Junior 86 30 dec 2021 10:54 pm

Smell: fruity, spicy nose, yellow pomaceous fruit, ripe pear, mango, present but well integrated alcohol, sweetish tip, according to waxy note, dec. Vanilla, overall not very complex .... Taste: spicy, woody, sweet base note, the alcohol more present than on the nose, Williams pear again, nice balance, English orange jam, Color: deep gold tone with a reddish tinge, medium. Water's edge, of course Conclusion: Glenlivet is not only cheap, but also cheap and really good - 48% and not cold-filtered, that would probably also advance some of the other whiskys in the Glenlivet standard range ... Here from the PLV a great whisky that gives hope for more ...

3_243F6 Photo Moderator 85 18 jan 2022 11:23 pm

May 2023 Still good but down one point. Maybe a bit too woody for me now. December 2025 A bit too woody on the nose and finish, but the palate is rather fruity and nice. However the finish now has some off-notes of coriander.

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Нос	85	Quite juicy with green fruits, honey, sweet malt. Some lemon, a little bit of wood and vanilla, some grass. Floral (sweet).
Вкус	86	Sweet malt, sugar, creamy light honey, apples, a little bit of melon, spice. Oily. Some wood and vanilla but not much, just enough to remind me that this is surely modern.
Финиш	85	Fruity but with some grain characteristics (coconut), a little oil, honey, apples. Some spice, caraway, and coriander.

glen efze Connoisseur 86 25 apr 2022 2:50 pm

Glenlivet aims to commemorate the history of whisky making and launches 'The Original Stories'. The first edition is called Illicit Still and is a throwback to the early days when whisky came from illegal stills. Does this whisky have anything to do with the products that were then distilled somewhere hidden in the Highlands? Never ... But at least it has 48% vol and is 12 years old. It's not chill-filtered, and there's nothing on the label about coloring.

MaltVader Connoisseur 85 31 may 2022 7:50 pm

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Нос	86	sweet, fruity, apples, pears, clear oak, citrus, melon, caramel, vanilla
Вкус	86	green apple, pears, creamy, less sweet, a little tart, cinnamon, melon, less wood
Финиш	84	short, pepper, wood, caramel

Klexx Connoisseur 80 25 jun 2023 5:38 am

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

Rockwell Expert Senior 85 20 nov 2023 2:38 pm

A strong scent of peach and red apple, with a hint of tanned leather. Bourbon habit. Light bourbon solvent taste.

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 87 04 nov 2024 7:46 pm

Maybe I was a notch too enthusiastic with my initial 88p. However upon repeated 'inspection' I must conclude that this malt has never let me down. There isn't much more that can be expected from an upgraded 12yo, unpeated, with no particular fancy cask finish, no single barrel, in my opinion. I prefer this one over its successor 'Licensed Dram' which iststill good, but has a notch too much wood for me and reminds me of the standard 12 @ higher strength. This one is honest and good, I just wish they'd bottle all their whisky ncf @48% abv. :-)

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 83 14 jul 2025 9:18 pm

2020 Rating

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 85 04 sep 2025 5:23 pm

A light quality and fruity malt. Apples, peaches, strawberries and fruity. Barley notes and banana. Enjoyable.

Svjatogor Expert Senior 81 19 feb 2021 7:07 pm

n: lot of nice honey, vanilla, caramel, sweet and hint of spice, fruits, apples t: oak, oily, creamy, fruits a: lingering, old wood, nuts, creamy, wax

DerDennis! Specialist 86 01 mar 2021 1:12 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

diaz123 Newbie 84 17 mar 2021 10:09 pm

First of all: difficult number that is fun, but also a little disappointing at the same time. Conclusion: Yes, Glenlivet, you can still do it and keep it up, reminiscent of the old 12 series. A bit of sherry influence would have rounded off the picture. Alcohol could be better integrated, haven't played with water here yet. Wonderful nose and smells older, taste towards 8-10 years. Good PLV (37.50 euros as of March 13, 21) Do you need a second bottle? Rather not. Do you regret buying the first one? No not at all. Do you have to buy it, otherwise you would have missed something? Definitely no. Supplement: Water makes it a little better, unfortunately, spicy alcohol remains and creaminess is increasingly lost.

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Нос	88	Wonderful heavy nose, creamy, full, creme brulee, a lot of typical Glenlivet pear, smells older than it is, there is no alcohol. No sherry influence.
Вкус	82	Taste unfortunately, unfortunately the alcohol sticks out a bit and seems a bit uninvolved, oily, creamy texture, a lot of caramel, fudge, vanilla, a lot of pear, sweet and sour at the same time.
Финиш	82	Medium-long finish. Acid remains, light oak notes, creamy mouthfeel reverberates. Unfortunately, so did spicy alcohol.

Dramming Dutchman Connoisseur 86 01 apr 2021 10:44 pm

For the price of this bottle a very good buy. I am honest to be not a fan of Glenlivet but I like this one.

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Нос	87	At first not much going on but after a drop of water very active with lots to discover.
Вкус	85	Spicy and creamy with lots of vanilla, almond, pear, etc.
Финиш	86	Nice, medium long, spicy again.

F_Weinberg Member Senior 85 13 sep 2021 8:00 pm

I can only agree with many of the previous reviews praising the higher ABV, lack of chill filtration and the value for money. And of course, the quality, although the finish could be better. Hopefully not a one off.

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Нос	86	Green fruits, pears, peaches, some subtle oak notes beneath the surface. Hint of vanilla/powder sugar. Old fashioned sweet shop. Rather punchy and very moreish.
Вкус	86	Spicier than the nose suggests. Spiced apple pie, quite oak-forward. Creamy and custard-like, with sweet fruits, pear drops etc. Some cooking spices (cardamon, pepper, nutmeg),
Финиш	83	Again with the sweet fruit note, although in the finish there is a trace of unpleasant bitterness which is incongruent with the nose and somewhat disappointing in comparison.

sakis Connoisseur 84 06 jan 2022 3:06 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Julia E S Expert Senior 84 27 feb 2022 3:56 pm

nose Ripe apples, overripe bananas, pears and some orange, plus a clear vanilla, some colorful pepper, biscuit, hazelnut nougat, sunflower and straw. The nose is reflected in the taste with a nice creamy mouthfeel. In the finish then clearly oak and becoming a bit drier. Unspectacular but very solid. In any case, a significant increase to the classic 12er.

Sporx Connoisseur 85 22 apr 2022 10:36 pm

Aroma Green apple, wood spice, some alcohol spiciness taste Strong and yet creamy. Green apple, honey sweetness, nutty, pepper finish Medium length, fruity, nuts, spicy wood, bitter notes