Glenlivet Captain's Reserve

This is a bottle i didnt plan to buy. i like glenlivet malts , so when i saw this with a discount i just kinda took it with me home. and lemme tell ya - glad I did ! Nose : honey, sweetnes from the bourbon casks and the cognag shines through in a good way. Some pear and zest from oranges/ grapes Taste : Pure rich apricot, orange, honey sweetness, and do i dare say star anis finish : long and strong, really nice sipping whisky after reading up on it - SO HAPPY MAN !! god was it a steal ! bought it for 35 USD ( 209 Dkk) and i can see that the average price is 65 - 80 USD ( 349 - 449 Dkk) As for the branding, im spot on on the flavours. so all in all Go get it, its actually worth it

Picked this up with Glenlivet’s Founder reserve on a special deal. First time buying, and most likely the last. The nose, as I find most Glenlivets note appealing, this was similar though not as strong or pleasing. Leather, a bit of a citrus note and some honey. The palate: basic and one dimensional. Hits the mouth with leather and fruit, but very watered down. The finish is short with zero lasting taste. It’s not smooth, it’s not strong, it lacks dimension - but it is Scotch. Given the price, and that the Nose does resemble Glenlivet, I leave this at a 1.

This is a great scotch, I always felt the 15 was missing something and a little boring. The captains reserve has that missing element. It is just as smooth but the flavour is more pronounced and that cognac finish rounds it out. Both regularly around $70CAD but can be had on sale for $20 less, I will always pick the captain going forward.

★★★★ Beau, bon pas cher! Une belle surprise en cette soirée festive de tempête hivernale. Quand j'ai mis mon nez au-dessus de ce verre, je me suis immédiatement imaginé une bouteille de plus de 100$. Mais à moins de 70$, ce scotch mielleux devrait faire partie de ma réserve sous peu. Le seul hic, non disponible en ligne!

The Captains reserve has a very sweet forward profile which I really love, it is probably my favourite profile to have on a scotch. The ex-sherry cask gives it that sweetness that you want with some great notes of honey, vanilla, marshmallow, fruits, but is balanced with a spice from the the ex-bourbon cask as well.

Definite nose of apricot jam. Very sweet and welcoming. Deep, intense and flourishing palate! A small hint of apples, an honest confirmation of apricot jam with an interesting spice. Shares the soft spot of a delicious cinnamon bread. Mildly strong but smooth finish that leaves thirsty for more.