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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
The core expression from The Glenlivet, a Speyside icon. Matured in European and American oak for a fruity, smooth dram.
Details
| Brand | The Glenlivet |
|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet |
| Origin | Scotland / Speyside |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Age | 12 yrs |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Fruity pineapple and green apple, with flowers and vanilla.
- Palate
- Smooth, with honey, vanilla and tropical fruit sweetness.
- Finish
- Clean and gentle, with soft sweetness.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Highball
- Neat
- On the rocks
Fruity and light, it works neat or in a highball, and is a popular first single malt.
Food pairing
White fish meunière, creamy chicken dishes and fruit desserts.
Background & production
Located in the Glenlivet valley in Speyside. Founded in 1824, it was the first licensed, legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet. It is owned by Chivas Brothers, part of Pernod Ricard.
The 12 Year Old uses whisky matured in European and American oak, the latter adding vanilla and smoothness. Bottled at 40%.
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