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Gordon & Macphail Glenlivet 21 Years Old 1980s 40%

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Reviewed 16 September 2026 ·View daily archive

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Gordon & Macphail

A good old Glenlivet but the bitterness & hot finish brings it down a notch

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Gordon & Macphail Glenlivet 21 Years Old 1980s 40%

16 September 2026
88

A good old Glenlivet but the bitterness & hot finish brings it down a notch

Nose

Grassy, herbal, slightly creamy, burnt sugars

Body

Sweet, thick mouthfeel, slightly bitter, zesty, quite creamy & a bit oily

Finish

Short finish, runs slightly hot despite the 40% ABV

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