Unblended All Malt Scotch 12YO (Baretto Import)
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked salmon, dark chocolate, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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)
43%