The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Double Oak), 70cl with Gift Box, Malt Whisky

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Following the end of Prohibition in the United States, its reputation grew in America, quickly becoming renowned worldwide as the original Speyside single malt, a position it continues to enjoy today. There's floral notes on the palate, with smooth and sweet fruit notes of fresh peaches, pears and a touch of vanilla. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. As his kids grow and flee the nest, ex-lawyer Ogilvie needs something else to distract his curious mind. The dominant European oak/ex-oloroso sherry cask influence just makes it that much more different from the 12 and 15.

In thinking of the score, I was tempted to push this to a 5/10, but while it is average, in a positive way, and has some flashes of promise, I can’t see this being in the middle of the pack of whiskies. Even though another opportunity was present to read and examine the box and bottle, I did not do so, even though it has been my habit to look for those ‘ABCDs’ for many years. Further, deliberate or undeliberate manipulation of information on the Service (such as ratings), any activity with the intent to influence such information, value or reviews on products (e. Aside from the obvious and usual use of ex-bourbon casks, this has a higher ex-sherry cask component.

Representing The Glenlivet's signature style, this classic malt is first matured in traditional oak, before spending time in American oak casks which impart notes of vanilla and gives the whisky it's distinctive smoothness. You will defend (at our option), indemnify and hold harmless us and our parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, (sub)licensees, assignees, successors, authorized third party contractors from any and all loss, damage, claim, liability or expense (including reasonable outside legal fees and costs) actually incurred as a result of a third party claim arising out of a breach or alleged breach of your obligations, representations and warranties made herein. There was mention of the then-King of England asking for his whisky before it even became legal, and of how they fought other Speyside whisky who sought to use the name “THE” Glenlivet in their bottlings. Second, after a cursory glance at the box and packaging – I didn’t remember the bottle of Glenlivet 12 in the back of my whisky cabinet having the same teal labels and packaging – I thought my gifted bottle was a newer expression of Glenlivet that was released at the same time as the Illicit Still expression. One of the first YouTube video series that I watched after having started down my whisky rabbit hole was Aqvavitae’s short video on ABCDs: A for age statement, B for bottling strength, C for chill-filtration and D for dye - has it been coloured?The blending of flavors is more cohesive, and there seems to be a better balance between oak influence and the distillery DNA. This lessened as the level in the bottle went down, with slightly different fruit flavours coming to prominence. If you have a friend who is just getting into whisky, this is a nice standard one to welcome them with. Smooth, balanced, fruity… The Glenlivet 12 Year Old single malt scotch whisky is an invitation to indulgence in liquid form.