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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old: The Single Malt That Started It All — George Smith's 1824 Legal Distillery

Name: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old: The Single Malt That Started It All — George Smith's 1824 Legal Distillery
Brand: The Glenlivet Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.0 (1 reviews)

7 /10

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Distillery: The Glenlivet Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £36.00

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old is a Scotch whisky made by The Glenlivet Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: 12 Years. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet summer fragrances — banana, pineapple, meadow freshness, creamy vanilla, toffee, hints of oak, the 1824 heritage in every note

Palate

Tropical fruits — pineapple, a touch of vanilla, smooth as a fruity whisky gets, peach and pear sweetness, the double oak providing depth without weight

Finish

Oak and nutty notes — a kick on the back of the throat, lingering fruits, less smooth than the arrival but pleasantly assertive

Expert Review

7/10

George Smith obtained one of Scotland's first legal distilling licences in 1824 — The Glenlivet defined the Speyside style that the world fell in love with. Matured in European and American oak. Tropical fruits, sweet vanilla, toffee. Irresistibly smooth. The second best-selling single malt globally.