Glenlivet 12 YO Whiskey

Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an excellent 12 year old single malt from the Glenlivet Distillery in Speyside, which enjoys its maturation in both European and American oak casks. It’s an immensely popular expression which disappeared from shelves in 2015, but has since returned! A great example of the character of Glenlivet’s whisky, boasting a bounty of orchard fruit, fragrant florals and honeyed malt notes carried on a creamy mouth feel. Maturation in American oak imparts vanilla notes and gives the whisky its distinct smoothness. The mineral rich water from Josie’s Well ensures the best possible results during mashing and fermenting to form the flavours that define this expression. The Glenlivet is perhaps the best known of all the Scotch single malts. Its founder, George Smith, with the encouragement of the Duke of Gordon, was the first to apply for a legal distilling license in 1824. George Smith was going against popular sentiment at the time in doing so, but his foresight to see the economic opportunities of legal distilling would give The Glenlivet a “head start” on all the competition that is yet to be overcome. It would be his “true grit” and a pair of hair-trigger pistols given to him by the laird of Aberlour that would ensure his perseverance. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Tasting Notes Nose: Apricot, pineapple, greengages, citrus blossom and toasted teacake. Palate: Buttery and vanilla-rich, though still packing all the bright fruit notes from the nose. Finish: A soft crackle of oaky spice and malt, plus a hint of red apple juiciness.