Single Malt 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt Scotch whisky does not age or improve further in the bottle.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared scallops, mild blue cheese, apple tart
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old stands as a benchmark for the classic Speyside style, embodying a legacy that dates back to George Smith's pioneering legal distillery in 1824. Crafted in the remote, windswept Glenlivet valley, this single malt benefits from the mineral-rich waters of Josie's Well and the distillery's signature tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills, which encourage maximum copper contact to create an exceptionally light, elegant, and ester-rich spirit. The whisky is matured in a combination of traditional European oak and American white oak casks, imparting delicate notes of vanilla, ripe orchard fruits, and subtle spice. This expression captures the historic spirit of Speyside, where illicit distillers once hid in the hills, eventually giving rise to one of the world's most celebrated single malts.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Livet Valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet holds historic distinction as the first legally licensed distillery in the parish following the 1823 Excise Act. Today part of Chivas Brothers under Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and employs tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills to achieve a remarkably light and refined distillation. The Glenlivet is celebrated for setting the benchmark of classic Speyside single malt whisky, defined by a smooth, fruit-forward profile laden with orchard apples, delicate floral tones, and subtle oak, as showcased in acclaimed expressions ranging from its iconic 12 Year Old to rare editions in the Winchester and Cellar Collections.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%