Unblended All Malt Scotch 12YO (Giovinetti Import)
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked salmon, dark chocolate, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
This historic bottling represents a pivotal moment in the global appreciation of single malt Scotch whisky. Imported to Italy by the visionary distributor Armando Giovinetti during the late 20th century, this 'Unblended All Malt'—an older terminology for single malt—helped spark a spirits revolution. At a time when the global market was dominated by blended whiskies, Giovinetti recognized the exceptional quality of The Glenlivet's distillate. Crafted in the remote Glenlivet valley of Speyside using mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and distilled in signature lantern-shaped copper pot stills, this expression was aged for 12 years in traditional oak casks. It delivers the classic, elegant Speyside profile of soft orchard fruits, honey, and gentle floral notes that captivated Italian connoisseurs and established the category internationally.
🍾 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
100% Malted Barley
🍷 ABV
43%