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, The Glenlivet was the first legal distillery established under the 1823 Excise Act in the parish of Glenlivet. Located high in Speyside, the distillery draws pure, mineral-rich water from Josie's Well, which contributes to a slow, controlled fermentation process. The distillery is famous for its distinctive lantern-shaped copper pot stills featuring long, narrow necks that promote extensive copper contact and high reflux. This architectural setup yields a remarkably light, ester-driven, floral spirit characterized by signature top notes of green apple, ripe pear, and summer orchard blossom. Maturation strategies range from classic American white oak bourbon casks to European oak sherry butts, French Limousin oak finishes, and exotic cask experiments like the Caribbean Reserve. Owned by Pernod Ricard under Chivas Brothers, The Glenlivet remains a global benchmark of the classic Speyside single malt tradition.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley
🍷 ABV
40%