The Glenlivet 21 Years
Twenty-one years old and finished in three casks: Oloroso sherry, Tronçais cognac and vintage Colheita port. Caramelized pear, raisins, nutmeg and cinnamon, at 43%.
Three finishes for the oldest in the range
The Glenlivet 21 Years is the oldest and richest bottle in the range. After twenty-one years of aging, the whisky gets a triple cask finish: in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, in Tronçais oak casks that previously held cognac, and in vintage Colheita port casks. Each finish adds its own layer: dried fruit from the sherry, spices from the cognac oak and red fruit from the port.
While the 18 Years is full and elegant, the 21 is luscious. Notes of caramelized pear and juicy raisins mingle with fragrant nutmeg and warming cinnamon. Bottled at 43%, slightly stronger than the rest of the range, it has just a little more body. This is a whisky for a birthday, an anniversary or an evening you want to remember.
At a glance
Caramelized pear and warm spices
Pear & raisin
Luscious caramelized pear and juicy raisins, with a fragrant note of nutmeg.
Rich and fruity
Full and fruity, with sultanas and red fruit from the port casks and a deep sweetness from the sherry.
Cinnamon
A long, warming finish with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the spices of cognac oak.
The Glenlivet 21 Years flavor profile, neat. The richest and spiciest bottle in the range.
A ritual for a special occasion
You don't mix a twenty-one-year-old whisky. Take your time, choose a good glass, and drink it neat.
Neat, with fifteen minutes of patience
Pour 3 cl into a tulip-shaped tasting glass and let it rest for fifteen minutes. The pear and raisins come first, followed by nutmeg and cinnamon. Sip slowly.
Glass: tasting glass →Explore the three casks
Taste mindfully for the three finishes: dried fruit and nuts from the sherry, spices from the cognac oak, and red fruit from the port. A drop of water helps separate the layers.
Tasting glasses →With a slice of Christmas stollen or some nuts
2 to 3 cl without ice alongside Christmas stollen, a nut cake, or roasted nuts. The raisins and cinnamon in the whisky echo those flavors.
Whisky glasses →What to mix: the rest of the range
Drink the 21 Years neat. If you want to make cocktails with The Glenlivet, use the Founder's Reserve or the 12 Years; below are the recipes we recommend for them.
Old Fashioned
Whisky, sugar, and bitters. Make it with the 12 Years.
Hot Toddy
Whisky with hot water, honey, lemon, and cinnamon. Warming and spicy.
Godfather
Whisky with amaretto over ice. Sweet, warm, and perfect after dinner.
Whisky cocktails
All the whisky cocktails in one place, from Manhattan to Penicillin.The right glass for The Glenlivet 21 Years
A tulip-shaped tasting glass or small cognac glass gathers the rich aromas. Crystal is just right for a gift or a special occasion.
More flavors of The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet
Where it began. On the brand page, read all about The Glenlivet: its origins, varieties, and classic cocktails.
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The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
Orange, pear, and caramel. Smooth, creamy, and the ideal malt for a highball.
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The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
Rum casks bring banana, toffee, and tropical fruit. A summery malt for ginger ale and tiki drinks.
View The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve →
The Glenlivet 15 Years French Oak Reserve
Partly matured in Limousin oak. Spicier and creamier than the 12, with nuts and spices.
View The Glenlivet 15 Years French Oak Reserve →
The Glenlivet 18 Years
European and American oak, first and second fill. Full-bodied, elegant, and with a long finish.
View The Glenlivet 18 Years →Everything about whisky: the types, the best-known brands, and the cocktails.
Questions about The Glenlivet 21 Years
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