Unblended All Malt Scotch 12YO (Giovinetti Import)
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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.
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smoked salmon, dark chocolate, blue cheese
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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.
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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.