Unblended All Malt Scotch 12YO (Baretto Import)
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to drink upon opening, remaining stable indefinitely if stored away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
smoked salmon, dark chocolate, mature cheddar cheese
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This historic bottling of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old 'Unblended All Malt' is a legendary artifact from the golden era of Speyside whisky. Imported to Italy by the renowned Baretto import house during the late 20th century, this release predates the modern standardization of the term 'Single Malt.' Italy was one of the earliest and most enthusiastic export markets for single malt Scotch, and importers like Baretto helped establish its global reputation. Distilled in Glenlivet's iconic lantern-shaped copper pot stills and drawn from mineral-rich water from Josie's Well, this expression showcases the traditional Speyside style of the era: wonderfully aromatic, complex, and defined by notes of orchard fruits, soft honey, and gentle oak spice.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Glenlivet valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet is legendary as the first licensed distillery in the parish, setting the standard for Speyside single malts. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws its mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and utilizes lantern-shaped copper pot stills to produce a characteristically bright, elegant, and fruity spirit. The Glenlivet is globally renowned for its exceptional wood management, utilizing traditional oak, American white oak, and French Limousin oak casks to age signature expressions such as the 12 Year Old, the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, and the rare Winchester Collection.