The Glenlivet 14 Cognac Cask Review

Rex & Daniel sample a cognac-finished version of the famously friendly speyside and compare it to the No Age Statement Founder's Reserve.
Big thanks to Jan Hutchins for the bottle. Cheers ya MB!

[@bfegypt13]

Countdown til Daniel notices that Emma's been in the vault...

[@gregbuchanan4531]

Lmao...totally love Emma's dedication

[@removelimitbreak7524]

I really don't know when or why I started watching these everyday shortly after upload. But now I can't stop and I own a lot of whisky.

[@Natural_Encounters]

Right?! Lol

[@michaelo5665]

One of us, one of us, one of us!! Lol😁

[@Will-ty5gt]

Yeah, it happens. Take a picture of your collection now and then again after a year of watching 😂

[@Sman7290]

@@Will-ty5gt If I did, I'd have to admit how much whiskey I'm buying.

[@Jackisaboss1208]

I have forced myself to stop buying new whiskey until I finish at least some of these bottles

[@bendarel]

I like how Peter Golden has his own category now; you have budget whiskies and then lower further, much further, the Peter Golden range

[@ironmck9826]

I was about to comment this exact thing and the first comment that came up was this on. Golden!

[@RickTCPB]

@@ironmck9826 Exactly, "it's golden!" will forever have a backwards connotation in my head.....

[@kelevra3690]

Oh we are getting twice glenlivet in a row due to batch shooting. I love that you brought back more scotch and bigger brands into the regular episodes! cheers!

[@RickJagger13]

yeah it felt like all bourbon for a while which is okay but i prefer scotches

[@mikem3726]

I just finished off a bottle of the Glenlivet 14 year Cognac Cask finished yesterday, coincidentally. It is good stuff and yes, it is much more complex. Nice review, as always.

[@chrismorin1047]

Amazing. Peter Golden needs to be part of a rating system. Like, on a scale of Peter Golden to 10.

[@patrickhudson9236]

I got the 14 as a miniature and I loved it. The Laphroaig being on the wall means that we are starting the year of excellent THANKS EMMA!!!!

[@tannerevans3056]

Let me try a fine blend of Lagavulin 16 and Cocoa Puffs. A fine art, indeed. ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, I think the most interesting Glenlivit I’ve had is the 15 year French Oak. Quite pleasant! Also, I will be fully utilizing the “Rex Backstep” often now. Thanks, Rex.

[@isaiasdocable]

Wheres the lagavulin? I can see Emma's laughing every time she switches the bottles

[@icalexander]

Just received this as a Valentine's day gift from my girlfriend. I've had scotch before and tasted a bunch of stuff from NAS to 30 year old but this is my first bottle. First few drams I'm really enjoying I'm getting a nice sweet caramel some light sweet fruit and a nice smooth long finish with some darker fruits

[@glfmail75]

Emma strikes at the top of the year....

[@ulkesh78]

During last Fridays ep I kept my eye on that spot to see just how many times she moved the bottle. I lost count.... Haha

[@darrenj9013]

I Love her stealthiness

[@guardianeifie]

I absolutely love the Glenlivet cognac finish. I’m a fan of the 12yo double oak Glenlivet too so I enjoy what the malt brings, but the cognac finish adds a wonderful sherry cask adjacent set of flavors to a malt I already adore.

[@harryherman5371]

The Magnificent Bastard clip really never gets old, so much to see.

[@Natural_Encounters]

Hey guys, can we finish going through the quintessential wall some time?

[@loganshiyou1139]

I admire your commitment.

[@Natural_Encounters]

@@loganshiyou1139 thank you! I love this show lol

[@sexyandtoasty]

No

[@karl_alan]

I love that this is in every video's comments. Honestly I would love to see that too, but don't have your dedication to keep prodding.

[@Natural_Encounters]

@@karl_alan hahaha, we will get it eventually!

[@-RONNIE]

Is it me seeing weird things because I thought you had already done a review on Glenlivet cognac never mind. It can't hurt to have 2 review 🥃

[@tomkent3195]

I thought that aswell but I think that was the glenlivet captains reserve which is also cognac finish

[@-RONNIE]

@@tomkent3195 I know I was like didn't they do this before 😂😂😂 I'll have to check the episode out to see exactly which one it was. When I bought a bottle of it the following week after seeing the first review. I can't remember if it said captain reserve or not🤔 oh well I guess I'll have to find out & if so resample both of them again.🥃

[@markprijs1865]

Previous review was done in March 2020.

[@drewsmith3673]

Congrats Peter. You have a whole new shelf named after you!

[@RCxcon]

You all did this one already, much less talk at the expense of Brandy this time lol

[@StreetfighterMR2000]

Was thinking the same 😅🤔

[@andrewfidel2220]

My father in law was cleaning out his basement and found a case of whiskey left over from their wedding! It was interesting to compare a 40 year old bottling of Canadian Club to today's major expressions. There was definitely some flavor drift there! The other bottles weren't nearly as interesting a difference, Seagrams 7 was pretty much the same flavor, which I guess is interesting in its own right since things like growing season, not to mention grain varietals have changed significantly over 40 years. It just be real work to hit such a spot on profile even as things change around you.

[@MikeTraher1]

Peter Golden you are now your own category. You have made it buddy.

[@albertmiller3082]

Nice dive into the Livet 14... great points around cask influence. Bravo!

[@bigmark2.046]

Thanks for putting it into terms I can relate to. I live by the ''less is more'' mantra, and the way you explained this brand is exactly why I love it more than any other single malt scotch.

[@philipcutler4671]

Really appreciated the timing of this! Just getting into whiskey and paying more attention to the intricacies within them. Got a bottle of this, Laphroaig 10, and JW Black over the holidays, and it is very helpful having someone put a note to things since I’m still struggling with the “I know what this is but I can’t quite name it”. Cheers to the new year!

[@distantgalaxymusic1447]

I just bought a bottle of this for a friend as a birthday gift. We tried it and it was absolutely delicious. I’ve never had anything like it.

[@MrNitrofish01]

I really enjoy it. Bought a bottle of this in an awesome little gift set. Came with a 6 oz flask.

[@liamkneeson8866]

I just bought that same thing today. I agree, I love it

[@aner_bda]

When I started getting really heavy into scotches, I would drink Monkey Shoulder a lot. I still do but tend to use it for cocktails more than a neat pour. Now after really going heavy into the Islay and other peaty scotches, I went back to a neat pour of Monkey Shoulder, and damn if that's isn't way, WAY sweeter than I remember. Could be flavour drift, but I think it's more my own taste changing.

[@manuelchapa767]

I noticed the same going back to "sweet" after regularly only tasting peat monsters!

[@nevillevoiceworks5465]

just tried this stuff last week, might be my new favorite

[@ericnix5034]

Rex! Your groovy steps are the newest dance move at every party; the sip’n’shuffle...gets all the babes🤓🤠🤩

[@brianclausen2344]

Rex has a signature move even more pronounced than the step back. The lean back and both arms raise... lol

[@charlesmartel9502]

That just started a few months ago. I've been worried that a cask fell on his head, or something.

[@rossfudd256]

Nice Emma.

[@cigarnewbie6436]

I'm still pretty new to scotch. I try to sample one whenever I can. For a long time Glenmorangie 10 was my favorite but I have to say Glenlivet 14 has now become my favorite.

[@karl_alan]

That video was glorious. They do definitely have quirks that were magnified viewing those moments in a vacuum though

[@plektosgaming]

I just bought the 14 and at $35 on sale ( normally $45 ), it's excellent, much like a good Irish single malt. It works AMAZING in mixed drinks, though, without breaking the budget. It is really the price/quality value compared to other budget options. Jameson Caskmates also does this trick of adding something to the basic whiskey.

[@benjohnston3369]

I bought this bottle on a whim and really enjoyed it! Nice dry fruitiness and sweetness. Edit: Fancy Dan, can we get a Rex backstepping best of, please?

[@brettAnichols]

I took 2 Glencairn glasses, poured a few drops of cognac (Martell V.S.) in one, swirled it, poured it into the other, then let both drip dry on a towel. Closest I have to Glen Livet is Glen Grant 12, so that went in one and I put a Rye in the other (Russell's 6yr). It changed both in interesting ways. Both had a "dry" aspect to the taste.

[@FullOfMalarky]

I’ve always wanted to hear your guys’ opinion on brandy/cognac. For a lot of people, whisky isn’t the be all end all. They also drink brandy, rum, vodka, tequila amongst other things. So hearing you *exclusively* whisky people talking about cognac was pretty interesting. Good episode

[@peterh.2921]

I’m not sure if this has been covered on the channel but as a duel UK/US citizen I think I should clarify something. When Rex and Dan refer to the ‘smarties’ flavour the UK audience and the US audience are thinking about two different things. In the UK smarties are a candy that are similar to m&ms (bite size Cadbury chocolate with a coloured sugar coating). However, Rex and Dan are referring to the American smarties which (for lack of better term) are very sweet, bite size, sherbet, but it doesn’t give that fizz that sherbet does. It’s very chalky and sweet. Hope this helps!!

[@strudawg9331]

Got a bottle of the Glenlivet rum cask finish, from my brother for Christmas (thank you very much) not a huge fan of Glenlivet. Nose and taste is pretty straight forward. But the finish is surprisingly really good for the price tag. Definitely worth a review.

[@Fredthe99th]

There is a Caribbean reserve glenlivet, can't wait to see you guys go over that. Can't imagine its so simple

[@goldblade84]

My friend gave me this as a Christmas Present, I have a lot of scotch, and for the High Land / Speyside type of scotches, this is definitely my favorite. Fantastic starter for showing people who are not that into scotch (especially Islay), a bit on the pricier side which is why my Speyside scotch for newbies is to recommend Glenfiddich 12.

[@GoWarriors]

Me, too. I like it a lot better than the founders reserve. It is my go-to for all occasions. Great value for the money

[@Gazelle8]

I've seen it on the shelf and contemplated it, have gotten the carribean cask but guess im going for this one next.

[@CATDABOSS]

This is one of my favorites! It's inexpensive and there is a wonderfully sweet flavor, I gwt the orange and the raisin notes especially in this one

[@Slasherx28]

Yes I get those notes. It’s a wonderful drink :)

[@audes.4433]

Out of all the Glenlivet the French Oak 15 yr old single malt Glenlivet is my favorite.

[@Gdank72]

Chaps ... I can't handle a video a day! Every time I want a whisky to drink along with you!!

[@bigdog6600]

After watching this, the birddog and I picked up a bottle of the Glenlivet 14 and cracked it and watched this again! The birddog found the cognac finish delicious, and picked up several delightful notes of must, etc. I, of course, said "Tastes pretty good to me!"

[@MrSomnophore]

A friend got a bottle of Chivas as a gift from an employee for Christmas. (They tried) We tasted it and neither of us can think of a use for it so we are going to buy a 1 liter barrel and age it. First tho, we are going to age a wine in the barrel for a few weeks to get a different finish on the Scotch. Should we go with a Sherry or maybe a Conac? Or maybe something we already like drinking like a bourbon barrel aged cabernet?

[@clintwestwood1895]

I Really like this one, I Like to mix it 50/50 with Buffalo Trace bourbon and man it hits a lot of notes.

[@WhiskyCanuck]

Ok, I was confused for a moment - that's the Founders Reserve, not "classic" 12yo that you're comparing it to. I like the FR btw, it's affordable & a nice clean whisky.

[@Ascendant23]

I was right there with you. FR is the only glenlivet I enjoy

[@gclar014]

I was enjoying a glass of the Glenlivet 12 and just watching some reviews when I realized something. YOU REVIEWED THE 14 COGNAC CASK BEFORE!!! This is a double take!!!!

[@beyondthecurvestudios9912]

Glenlivet Cognac cask is a whiskey I was gifted for dog watching. So I was excited to try a whiskey along with the video. On the nose I get caramel, vanilla, and maple syrup. Taste wise, it's a little simpler, i.e. typical sweet whiskey.

[@brianarthur1218]

I came across this Scotch firstly in 50 ml miniature bottles. In Virginia's state run ABC stores it turns out that buying it in 50 ml bottles works out about 20% less expensive than buying a 750 ml bottle. Interestingly, having now tasted it from a full sized bottle and directly compared it to the 50 ml , I slightly preferred the whisky from the smaller bottles.

[@scottthomas4779]

Just picked this one up yesterday at the ABC store. Its only the 3rd scotch I've tried. The other 2 were monkey shoulder and highland park 12. So far I have really liked all 3. I'd say highland park 12 (with a small cube of ice) then the glenlivet 14 cognac then the monkey shoulder is my order so far.

[@mamuka1977]

Great episode, The Glenlivet 14 is very nice Scotch whiskey, but for me and I love Brandy / Cognac just as much as whiskey, this bottle had me split between two distinctive flavors Brandy and scotch, immediately after pouring into a glass I was smelling cognac flavors, with a hints of single malt. For me personally it was neither or on tast also. It's easy drinker and I think if someone wants to try cognac flavors in a single malt they might like this one a lot, for me it just didn't do it.

[@niloccampbell]

How come you guys are reviewing this again? (Both amazing episodes) Any insight on why this whisky is called captains reserve outside of the USA?

[@Da1Prophessor]

One of my favorite whiskey... the flavor is great and delicious....👍🏽 By the way I agree with the palate change impact - I didn’t appreciate Maker’s Mark until I’ve matured my whiskey palate along my whiskey journey; now I find Marker’s an excellent dram.

[@JamesKintner]

I just had that exact same experience. I can vividly recall saying I would never enjoy MM. Relatively recently got into peat and deep dive into Lag and Laphroaig. Had a small pour last night of 'ol wax top and LOVED it. The cherry kool aid. Took me right back to my childhood. Can't believe it's the same burbon. I'm thanking grungy scotch for my enjoyment of basic burbon.

[@restorer19]

You guys have inspired me to try a blend of mostly Mellow Corn, partially Johnnie Walker Red, in an ex-rum bottle, because I think it might suit me (for an extreme budget blend). Disclaimer: I can't stand whiskey (yet) and I have trashy tastes in alcohol in general.

[@Stumpjumper125]

J.Henry and Sons Bellefontaine reserve is a bourbon finished in contact casks and usually hovers around 51% abv.

[@pablanche]

The correct pronunciation for "eau de vie" is simply "o de vie", translates "aqua vitae". Love you guys.

[@dmshampton]

Wow, very cool. Whisky was first referred to as aqua vitae as well, shows just how closely related the two really are.

[@humchan2k]

Blending is here. Bardstown Discovery Series, they are blending 10-15 year old barrels, for a solid price.

[@HenkeEdge]

I have tried a "Caol Ila 14 Year Cognac Finish, Gordon MacPhail" that one was really good what I recall. =) And I would go so far as saying. That was the best Single Malt Whisky I have had compared to price. Best dram ever: Glenlivet 1959 Gordon MacPhail (50y, bottled 2009).

[@maillardsbearcat]

There needs to be a 15 year old burgundy finish!!! The Tullibardine Burgundy Finish is always stocked in my bar and I just wish there was a more complex, matured version.

[@FedericoPrieto13]

I prefer Spanish brandy over French cognac without hesitation . The solera system of aging Spanish Brandy works so well because it marries younger, more vigorous spirits with older, mellower spirits in a deliberate process, thereby reaching a balance of virtues. Spanish brandy is a true representation of what a grape distilled spirit should be. As the spirit gets older the flavor evolves, it refines itself. To me la bota de brandy Nº 29 and 1866 Gran Reserva are the best...

[@brianclausen2344]

I love the diversity you point out in the Whisk(e)y universe as we know it and always pose another question for more exploration! Ok, enough waxing poetically and buttering you guys up, two things I got off of this review of the Glenlivet 14 Cognac. 1. I did the exact same thing to my brother that the one viewer had happen to her when giving a gift! I would always get my brother a bo"ttle of Brandy for Christmas for 5 years running. Finally, after much nashing of teeth, my brother said quietly, "Brian, I appreciate the thought with this gifft, but I really don't like Brandy" Talk about egg on my face! lol And 2. Like another commenter has pointed out, Emma has been in the vault again! hehe. One of my favorite things to look for in each episode!

[@MenChooseSlavesObey]

And the victory goes to Emma since Daniel walked by the Laphroaig 10 twice and didn't notice.

[@janarkas252]

good morning from Canada! love your videos!

[@JustinMichaelReviews]

I just had the 14yr over the holiday right after I had the 12yr and it was deeper, fruitier, with a nice cognac spice good stuff.

[@chrisgeo1642]

Interesting that this being the first WV video I have watched this year is on NY eve I tried a “blend” that I absolutely love. Virginia distilling co. Highland port finished. It’s a blend of scotch and American whiskey and it’s fantastic. But on the subject of glenlivet my “introduction” into whiskey or is that “indoctrination”... anyway the whiskey that made me a whiskey drinker was just normal glenlivet 12 year and despite trying styles all over the spectrum it’s stil one of my favorites. It’s just dependable always consistent. Maybe not the most complex but it doesn’t need to be because it does what it does so well. Compared to say a Macallan that writes checks with the nose that the palate can’t cash.

[@garydaily4226]

I always avoided blends because I always thought of a blended whiskey is low quality. High West is what changed my opinion, and I love what can be done when a "trusted distillery" does it the right way

[@JamesKintner]

Campfire

[@hookahb8299]

I just tried this for the first time last night..It is the first Glenlivet that i did not care for...I have had the Original, Double Oak 12, 15, and 18...This one just did not cut it for me...

[@ThriftyWhiskey]

I had the exact same experience with the Southern Comfort, EXCEPT my sister asked me if I had it before. I told her I had not, but got to teach her that it was not whiskey. I think she just thinks I am a snob, but oh well.

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Glenlivet is just a pleasant everyday dram.

[@marcusmanchester7095]

Has anyone told Rex that his second reaction pose is a Saguaro Cactus? It's like one step below the Goat sacrifice and a step above his sip/step back.

[@prestonw3878]

Decent blend is Mellow Corn and Laphroaig!

[@dmshampton]

Mellow Corn is STILL chronically underrated.

[@rossfudd256]

Good Morning Gentlemen.

[@coleboozer4032]

I will admit that before getting into Whiskey i looked at blends as "We're just mixing up the unused barrels" and now my only turn off is how expensive blends can become so expensive from sourcing so many distilleries (Ie Barrell, Old Carter, Kentucky Owl, etc).

[@jamesboyce905]

This is my favorite one it is very good but hard to get in Mississippi

[@ericstanley8003]

"Peter Golden budget" , this guy is famous now.

[@mchapman2424]

Founders reserve is a really underrated bottle

[@liamkneeson8866]

Finally.. someone else understands

[@bigdaddynasty69]

had it last week it's a really good scotch all around

[@whikker7741]

Am I the only one who got chocolate notes off this? This is my favorite scotch so far

[@vavinecetti]

Thank you Jan Hutchins!

[@Ian_P]

Lads.... The Glenlivet Illicit Still... 48% ABV, Non-chill Filtered, 12yo... On Rex's scale... 8 or 9. Tis a crackling good The Glenlivet. Get a bottle of the "Illicit Still" lads.

[@weirdsymbolguy5128]

Hey guys! so I'm pretty new to whiskey, i mean i had the more popular ones but i would like to buy a nice bottle of whiskey up to about 50$ or 42 EUR although if it goes over a little its no problem , but preferably up to or below. And i would like to ask you to give me recommendations based on my experiences, and what i like. I've had : Jack Daniels - it was alright I didnt like the harsher taste of Jack compared to Jim Beam and also the throat feel wasnt the greatest Jim Beam - I would say its like a lighter , smoother but relatively similar taste to Jack Daniels Ballentines - I wasnt a fan it tasted a little plastic like and too sweet Jameson - so far my favourite, Ive tried it and the strength of the taste (not the taste itself) was comparable to the Jack Daniels but for some reason it felt much much more pleasant, also it went down smooth Johnnie Walker - actually i cant recall the taste,but i think it went down smooth but to be fair i had this the least out of all of them And what im looking for is something that feels thick because i really love porter beer, has a nice body HIGH PRIORITY i like bitter stuff like tonic water but i dont like black coffee as much surprisingly.Also dry white, red wine are one of my favourites MEDIUM PRIORITY smokiness is nice, I smoke also like smoked cheese and smoked ham over non smoked, LOW MEDIUM PRIORITY preferably goes down smooth, although im not sure if stronger smokier tastes can come with thick smooth throatfeel MEDIUM HIGH PRIORITY aftertaste is not an issue

[@lockguy2652]

i blend bottles in my bar all the time. If i don't like something say its to vegetal or herbal i will add something that is oaky and brown sugary to tone it down etc...

[@coachster]

Emma must have snuck in over the holiday. 👍🏻

[@ronaldconley4789]

I perfer scotch with steak vs bourbon. Random thought. Drank the 14 with the best steak i ever had in my life. Which the food now probably elevated my thoughts on the 14

[@Nerdgasm9001]

Catoctin Creek released a peach Brandy finished rye earlier this year

[@smokingjc5327]

I am going to blend my whiskey with ice this year. That will be the end of my blending abilities.....

[@LostBravesFan]

Peter Golden low budget lives on

[@bricenip]

this Christmas my mother in law (who by the way knows nothing about whiskey) bought me a bottle for a Christmas present. I held my breath as i opened it up in front of my in laws and low and behold it was a bottle of 16 year old Lagavulin! i know i totally lucked out and now have to hold off the mother in law jokes for 2021 dammit lmao.

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

Rex, smarties in Canada are candy covered chocolates like M&Ms. American smarties are called rockets in Canada. :) BTW, Canadian smarties taste way better than M&Ms. ;)

[@scotchcornerwithunclenate]

Wow! A review?

[@jakeboss2653]

I'm kinda confused, there's another Glenlivet 14 Cognac review from March 24 2020. Please, do *not* take this as complaining, absolutely not, i love Glenlivet 14 Cognac, it's an incredible whiskey! I was just curious why you went back to it?

[@anthonydomzella]

The "eau" in "eau de vie" is pronounced like "oh" not "ewe"

[@captainmonkey23]

as in de parfume

[@galenhaye7818]

Yes, eau de vie…water of life.

[@bercio]

I wonder how this would do in a Sazerac? The original recipe calls for brandy or cognac... Would also be nice to see this compared to Savage & Cook's wine barrel-aged offerings.

[@IG-wp9hw]

You guys reviewed it 9 months ago!!!

[@novaprime5114]

Not sure if Im tripping or is this the second vid you guys done on glenlivet 14???

[@nicolaslong7359]

Daniel killing some skynyrd

[@GalenAus]

didn't you guys already do a glenlivet 14 cognac cask video?

[@arbeckWA]

Something to remember. Cognac requires a French Oak Cask. Sherry and Port are often American Oak Casks. Bourbon is almost always an American Oak Cask. Why is this important? French Oak has way more tannin and less of the vanilla and coconut than American Oak. So you should expect a Cognac finished whiskey to be drier and more tannic.