The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky is an 18-year-old Speyside single malt at 43% ABV (86 proof), drawn from first- and second-fill American oak casks with a share of ex-sherry oak — the classic Glenlivet house style, matured at the distillery in Ballindalloch. Distilled from 100% malted barley in lantern-headed copper stills and made with Josie's Well water, this is the expression the distillery calls its most-awarded. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof; US bottle — confirm on bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 18 years, first- and second-fill American oak plus ex-sherry casks
- Origin: Speyside, Scotland — The Glenlivet Distillery, Ballindalloch (Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard)
- Award: Gold, International Spirits Challenge 2025
Eighteen Years the Glenlivet Way
The Glenlivet has distilled in the valley of the Livet since 1824, and the 18 Year Old is its benchmark age statement: fruit-forward Speyside character built up over nearly two decades in a mix of cask fills. First-fill oak brings the structure and vanilla, second-fill lets the distillery's orchard-fruit spirit speak, and the sherry wood rounds it with dried fruit and spice. Browse more The Glenlivet whiskies and explore aged American whiskey alongside for a cask-to-cask comparison.
Tasting Notes
Distillery notes: rich fruit, toffee and ripe citrus with winter spice on the nose; a balanced burst of sweet orange and vanilla butterscotch on the palate; a long finish of raisins and spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn, or with a few drops of water to open the sherry influence. A natural after-dinner pour; pairs with dark chocolate or aged cheddar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Glenlivet 18 a single malt? Yes — a Speyside single malt from 100% malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills at The Glenlivet Distillery.
What casks are used for The Glenlivet 18? A combination of first- and second-fill American oak casks with ex-sherry oak, all matured a full 18 years.
What proof is The Glenlivet 18 Year Old? 86 proof (43% ABV) on the US 750mL bottle — some international bottlings are 40%, so check the label.
For the flagship of Speyside, buy The Glenlivet 18 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.