The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

"The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brand & History

The Glenlivet Distillery was founded in 1824 by George Smith in Scotland's Speyside region, becoming the first licensed distillery in the area after the Excise Act of 1823. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Speyside single malt, The Glenlivet helped establish the smooth, fruity style for which the region is renowned and remains one of the world's best-selling single malt Scotch whiskies.

Product

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of traditional European oak and American oak casks. The dual maturation enhances the whisky's signature fruity character with notes of vanilla, honey, and gentle spice, creating a smooth and well-balanced expression that has become the benchmark of The Glenlivet range.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of ripe pear, green apple, pineapple, vanilla, and delicate floral notes. The palate is smooth and creamy, offering flavors of orchard fruit, honey, citrus zest, toffee, almond, and soft oak spice. The finish is medium to long with lingering notes of vanilla, sweet malt, fresh fruit, and gentle oak.

Specifications

Region: Speyside, Scotland

ABV: 40%

Trivia

The Glenlivet became the first legal distillery in the Glenlivet valley after the Excise Act of 1823. Its reputation was so influential that many other distilleries later adopted the name ""Glenlivet,"" prompting legal action that ultimately secured The Glenlivet's exclusive right to the definite article ""The"" as part of its name."