Single Malt Double Oak 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not age further in the bottle and remains stable for years if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked salmon, mild blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak represents the quintessential Speyside single malt style, shaped by the mineral-rich waters of Josie's Well and the distillery's signature tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills designed by founder George Smith. Smith famously secured the first legal license in the region in 1824, defying local illicit distillers who threatened his life. This expression undergoes a dual maturation process, aging in both traditional European oak and American white oak casks. The American oak imparts sweet notes of vanilla and coconut, while the traditional oak lends structure and subtle spice, resulting in a remarkably smooth, bright, and fruit-forward spirit.
🍾 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
100% Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%