Those pictures are a beautiful sight, even if you didn't take.
As you know by now, I agree! Glenlivet 18yr is a superb whiskey for nearly any palette. I do have to say the 16yr Nadurra is a wonderful scotch as well, much better flavors (in my opinion) although it does carry a harshness that isn't present in the 18 or the 21yr Archive. Thanks for the review!