The Glenlivet Captains Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 0,7L 40% - Reviews
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13.12.2018
The Captain referred to here is Captain William Smith Grant who was the great-grandson of George Smith, Glenlivet's founder. The explanation on the box tells us that the good Captain was away fighting in France during World War One when he inherited the famous Glenlivet Speyside distillery – so finishing this classic Single Malt whisky in French Cognac casks is perhaps fitting in this centennial year as we remember the end of that tragic conflict. The Glenlivet Speyside Single Malt is firstly matured in bourbon and sherry casks before being finished in ex-cognac casks for at least six months, thus creating this unique variety.
4.1.2019
In this review, I thought it best to taste this whisky, the Captains Reserve (called "Captains" for the rest of this review)., against another Glenlivet, namely the Founders Reserve (call "Founders" for the rest if this review).The Glenlivet distillery is only about 100 metres from the source of the Spey and this means that the malts produced tend to be lighter than further down the river as the water has had less time to pick up the flavours of the valley. This is one if the reaons why I particularly like Founders as it can be drunk before a lightly flavoured meal, such as salmon, whereas a heavier malt may taint the pallet too much.Based on this the Founders is much lighter than th8s Captains which bursts with rich flavours and has a long aftertaste,
30.12.2018
If you like your whiskies on the sweeter end of the spectrum then this Glenlivet special edition could well be for you. Personally I prefer a sweeter dram and I was very pleased with this one : the brandy/cognac notes come through noticeably and there is a creaminess to the finish that ensures this slips down very smoothly indeed. This Captain’s Reserve I can happily drink neat but benefits from water which opens up the sherry note more I think (and makes it last longer of course!). Price-wise this is appreciably more than standard Glenlivet but at least it is noticeably different (and, yes, does taste a bit special). So maybe more for special occasions (particularly at Christmas perhaps - as it has a sherry/seasonal feel).
28.2.2019
I tend to share whisky with my Dad. This was one that Dad really liked, so much so that having received a bottle free to try, I bought another bottle which I have put by for a special occasion for him. The presentation of the Captain's Reserve bottle is only a little different from the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve, which is a fairly regular purchase - the box and part of the label are purple, versus the light blue of Founder's Reserve.The whisky has a pale colour, something that tends to correlate to my Dad's preferred whiskies, though a little more honeyed than Founder's Reserve. This is a very smooth, rounded whisky with quite a light flavour and finish, redolent of fruit and spices,
22.12.2018
This Glenlivet comes with great history and the use of brandy casks certainly adds a different dimension to the whisky. To my taste, it would appear that the brandy casks are responsible for much of the cinnamon hit, and that is where I have an issue with the whisky. I like to drink whisky straight, or on the rocks - I'm fond of sipping bourbons, ryes, Irish and Scotch (more recently), especially so for the more layered and complex drinks. I wouldn't argue that the Captain's Reserve isn't layered - it is, and rich, too with very Christmassy notes - but that cinnamon hit isn't something I enjoy. The whisky isn't harsh - on the whole, it is a smooth drink,
23.3.2019
This is quite an easy drinking whisky, its light colour telegraphs its fairly smooth character. It isn't perhaps the most complex whisky I've ever drunk and is one that I could have a few drams in an evening and at 40% it isn't massively strong. Despite being a smoother whisky, it has a surprising bite in the finish, perhaps because the smooth start doesn't prepare you for it.Appearance: pale amberAroma: quite light, slightly floral, orang peel, caramelTaste: initially smooth and very light, slightly resinous and with a slightly harsh, warm, short finishI thought this was a decent whisky and not one that is going to challenge the drinker. I usually prefer a stronger, richer flavour but I was happy to drink this,
30.12.2018
First impressions are of course important, and Glenlivet has really nailed it. The packaging is very nice looking with a strong purple colour on the box and bottle label. The bottle is even wrapped in some pretend newspaper to add a little bit of drama to the opening.The Whisky is finished in a cognac cask, and this gives it a distinctive colour and smell. The smell is very raisiny with hints of citrus - quite different to the normal scents you get from Glenlivet whiskies. In the mouth it is again quite fruity, quite smooth and with a nice little bit of spiciness to it.It is definitely a slightly unusual Whisky, but if you are looking for something a bit different then this is worth a try.
18.12.2018
I absolutely adore Speysides and was exceedingly keen to try this new variant from Glenlivet. I can say with all honesty that I was not in any way disappointed. This is an outstanding drop, very much on par with any other single malt readily available on the market today, and at £35 it is very competitively priced. Smooth as silk but with a slightly richer and more complex flavor and nose compared to many other Speysides, assumedly a result of the aging in brandy barrels. This is a real treat to have in the run up to Christmas and I can say with some confidence that this bottle is unlikely to see the end of Boxing Day. But there will be other bottles....
4.1.2019
I'll pretty much drink any whisky apart from the seriously smokey ones that tear one's throat out. I have particularly enjoyed The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve Whisky (it's all gone now), so I'll be ordering more. I found it sweet and warming, especially with a few drops of water.I have tried to understand nose, notes and finishes with whisky but it's all a bit beyond me. I did read that there's rich honey and apricot jam aromas, with notes of sweet cinnamon bread and spicy liquorice but it doesn't mean a lot to me unfortunately!As I mentioned earlier, this is a very easy to drink light whisky that I have thoroughly enjoyed and will buy more.
10.3.2019
I'm by no means a whisky expert. In fact I've only recently transitioned from it being a too grown up drink for me, to something I enjoy at the end of the night or whilst curled up with my favourite book.Thankfully, for a beginner like me, this Captain's Reserve whisky is very pleasantly easy drinking. It has a fruity, honeyed taste, thanks to the casks it is produced in, that isn't at all peaty or saline and either over ice, or neat, it is very pleasant indeed. Thankfully too there's none of that throat stripping alcoholic pungency that you get with some lesser whisky.All in all then a great whisky I can't fault on any level. Delicious.
5.11.2019
A very strange-tasting whisky straight out of the box.Not your typical Spey even though it smells like one on the nose.As it touches the tongue, there are strong woody/earthy flavours with honeyed undertones. The dram rolls smoothly across the mouth with a slight peppery crackle as it slips down the back of the throat and warms you through.Overall, a pretty nice dram with less sweetness than the 12 or15.Definitely better if left to breathe for a week or three.It would probably do well complementing strong flavours such as a dark chocolate, blue cheese, a cigar, a winter chili or some barbecued food.
16.10.2020
It's great if you like sweet whisky, it has good Glenlivet signature with a really nice cogniac overtone that really smooths it out. Its dangorously drinkable at 40% and the mothfeel could be more viscous but what can you ask for when its sometimes on offer for 25 pounds ?For 45 pounds however its quite overpriced despite being an excellent bottle of scotch, for that much it should have an age statment, be 43% or 46% and be un-chill filtered. Apparently there is a 14 year old version of this released in Taiwan, would love to see that available in the UK.
6.1.2019
I went through half the bottle and a considerable amount of 'ordinary' Glenlivet thinking about this - I initially thought it was a bit of a "me too" product but it genuinely stands on it's own two feet, especially if you already like Glenlivet.Glenlivet is a big, smooth malt, very assured, and this finish warms it up a lot. The first thought I had was 'fruity' but after a considerable volume had vanished I came to the conclusion it makes me think of good chocolate.It's very pleasant indeed. Well balanced with no bitter notes.
16.12.2018
The Captain's Reserve is very likable, the maturing in cognac casks is obvious in a darker colour than is usual for Speyside plus the rich aromas and full bodied taste. This would be an ideal drink to go with rich Xmas cake, fine cheese or a dark chocolates.Definitely a drink to be savoured, glass warmed in the hand to release the rich fruit flavours and hint of spices. 40% ABV keeps it smooth. All in all, the Captain's Reserve is too good to share with Master Bates or Seaman Staines.
13.12.2018
This is a special Single Malt Whisky that has a good, rich honey colour and smooth taste, which is presumably down to its extra aging in old French Cognac casks. The bottle is wrapped in some appropriately aged-looking paper inside a box with a potted history of its namesake Captain, who inherited the distillery whilst fighting in France in WW1.Very appropriate packaging if gifting but do consider it as a treat for yourself. It is one of the nicest Whiskies I’ve had at this point.