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    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Reviews

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old 78
    Based on 26 reviews.
    Rated on a scale of 50 to 99
    Distillery
    The Glenlivet
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    12 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland: Speyside
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    The Glenlivet distillery stands on the lonely hillside where George Smith founded it almost 200 years ago. Near the River Livet, Josie's Well still pours forth its uniquely pure mineral rich water to feed the mash tun. As it did in 1824. At this height (850 feet above the sea) the stills are run at a gentle heat, yielding a delicate fragrant spirit unique even in Speyside, the famous heartlad of malt whisky excellence. Only so grand a place could produce so fine a whisky. Aged only in oak casks.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by ChadDavis

    8250/99
    Color
    Amber -1. Gold/Straw.
    Nose
    Tangerines, Cotton, Ginger, Salmon
    Body
    Medium thickness. Nice leggy whisky. Smooth mouthfeel.
    Palate
    Honey, Sweet Tea, Shell fish, sherry.
    Finish
    Acrid, medium burn or a young whisky, apples and cinnamon. Not particularly complex.

    Decent 12 year. Nothing remarkable. A bit harsh in the finish, but otherwise very palatable. I'll drink this at restaurants, but I won't be buying it. At 40% ABV, it's too weak to water. I took it neat in a snifter. Added a bit of water as I got through it. For the money, get the Glenfiddich.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    6550/99
    Color
    Very pale amber.
    Nose
    Wonderfully intense pear aroma, the smell of Indian Summer in an orchard.
    Body
    Medium body.
    Palate
    Slightly salty, little malt or peat. Dry and delicate.
    Finish
    Not very long, peppery.

    A fine introduction to single malts. Unassertive and inoffensive, but still good and affordable.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    7650/99
    Color
    Amber
    Nose
    Earthy
    Body
    Mild body
    Palate
    A touch of peat.
    Finish
    Good strong finish.

    Not bad for a lower end 12 year old. Has a nice finish that competes with some of the higher end 12 and 18 year olds.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    5050/99
    Color
    light amber
    Nose
    sweet rubbing alcohol
    Body
    watery
    Palate
    Iodine
    Finish
    Warm and tingly.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    7150/99
    Color
    Yellow
    Nose
    Medicinal, flat, one dimensional, flower extract, light hints of WD-40 and kerosene.
    Body
    Thin, typical legs of 40% abv spirit.
    Palate
    Drinkable with ice, soda or lemonade. Do not try this on a Glencairn glass. Overall medicinal with flower extract in the background.
    Finish
    Not much here either. Goes away fast.

    When I try spirits like these after the initial anger and disappointment I realize how misleading and insignificant an age statement can be. Glenlivet, after 12 years of maturation are you sure you can't do any better than this? For less money both Black Bottle and Chivas 12 blends blow this this Glen away. Nice bottle and tube though.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by JJKamminga

    8550/99
    Color
    Amber.
    Nose
    Smooth and flowery, maybe slightly fruity.
    Body
    Light-Medium, very pleasant. Fits the flavors well.
    Palate
    Even more flowery than it smells, slightly smoky, some fruits, many different flavors I can't properly distinguish yet.
    Finish
    Smooth and long enough to enjoy the many different flavors.

    Elegant is a word that comes to mind with this one. Quite smooth, with a warm and full, flowery taste. Maybe my favorite among the whiskeys that got me into liking single malts. Great for starters, at least.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Eye-lah Guy

    8150/99
    Color
    Medium amber in the glass
    Nose
    Spicy oak
    Body
    Medium
    Palate
    Fine grains with sweet honey, charred oak and understated peat; well balanced
    Finish
    Oak char rounded out by subtle sweetness, with an overall spicy character that’s inherent throughout the dram

    The venerable Speysider still has purpose, though doubtless luster has been lost to the proliferation of other Scottish Malts in the past two decades. With its former vitality up for debate, it’s nonetheless significant and certainly solid. Sales are steady, but can it return to greatness?

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    7550/99
    Color
    Light pale anber
    Nose
    salty earthy
    Body
    light
    Palate
    carmelly
    Finish
    warm and good after taste

    Looking for Irish single malt, settled on the twelve year scotish.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    8050/99
    Color
    Amber -1
    Nose
    Fruity, orange and banana with mangoes.
    Body
    Light bodied, decent legs.
    Palate
    The fruit smoothy of scotch whisky.
    Finish
    Decent, wonderful finish.

    Great starter whisky. Highly recommended.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Winemaker

    5550/99
    Color
    Amber
    Nose
    Vanilla, oak, fruit. Smells nice, but not interesting.
    Body
    Full bodied, a bit hot, rather rough.
    Palate
    Oak, vanilla, diet coke (no, it was neat).
    Finish
    Long finish but not pleasant. Tastes cheap, and finishes not much better than Jim Beam. No thanks.

    Maybe I had a bad bottle, but this was a total disappointment.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    8050/99
    Color
    Light golden, honey coloured
    Nose
    Hint of Vanilla, caramel, honey, faint rasberry
    Body
    Starts off light and builds, slight smoke and spice, traces of fruit
    Palate
    Pears or apples, slight peat
    Finish
    Not much to the finish, lingering aftertaste of apple or pear, pleasent warm sensation after swallow, dry enough to be mouth watering

    Overall a pleasing single malt. Would be even nicer if the finish was stronger but the flavour is bold and meaty

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Ruralmedic09

    7950/99
    Color
    pale amber
    Nose
    light and smoky, nice soft scent
    Body
    smooth and warm with a easy bite tot he back of the tongue
    Palate
    Vanilla and peat
    Finish
    a slight bite towards the end with a warmth that follows

    This was one of the first single malt scotch whiskeys I have ever purchased. I found I really liked it. The taste was not what I expected. I expected an almost bourbon-like sting in my throat, but it was remarkably smooth for my first scotch whiskey. I definately would purchase The Glenlivet 12 year old again.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Xcal97

    8250/99
    Color
    Pale amber. In between dark gold and light bronze.
    Nose
    Oaken, flowery with a tinge of earth.
    Body
    Light and dry. Delicate and very clean.
    Palate
    Tangy, very fruity. Lots of subtle flavors here, vanilla, cereal, oak, apple, definitely some maltiness. Very fresh.
    Finish
    Long finish, starts off weak but comes back strong and lasts for a few seconds. Quite warm, but not too spicy. Relatively strong compared to when it first hits your tongue. Very pleasant.

    It won't wow you, but this is a solid whisky. A great one to start off with if you're new to single malts. A very good after-dinner and springtime scotch, and certainly a good one to share with friends or family. Very pleasant and refreshing right from the nose through the finish.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Lendl

    7750/99
    Color
    Pale Amber
    Nose
    Banana, Vanilla
    Body
    Smooth, grabs front of tongue
    Palate
    Fruit
    Finish
    Warm, noticeable fruity flavour shortly after swallowed

    Quite enjoyable, a little short on character

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Wtl.base

    8350/99
    Color
    Very pale amber.
    Nose
    Chardonnay. An unobtrusive floral bouquet, a hint of raspberry.
    Body
    Fairly smooth.
    Palate
    Malt, cereal, light honey. The balance is towards sour, which I find quite refreshing.
    Finish
    Clean and short.

    An elegant, subtle and well-rounded malt. No frills. I like to go back to it when I'm not in the mood for much spice or complexity, or a peat punch.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Linusstick

    7350/99
    Color
    A nice dark gold/light amber
    Nose
    Caramel malt with a tinge of salt and earthiness
    Body
    Light to medium bodied
    Palate
    Strong malt with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla
    Finish
    Hot and strong. Very nice.

    A great single malt that is easy on the wallet as well as easy to find. A little one dimensional but very nice.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Scotch

    9650/99
    Color
    Light Amber
    Nose
    Vanilla aroma with a dash of fruit flavor
    Body
    Light bodied and smooth
    Palate
    A breath of fresh air....
    Finish
    Subtle beginnings....flavor comes alive and ends in a clean, distinctive finish

    Truly a pleasure...

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    9050/99

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Frombeyond

    8550/99
    Color
    light straw
    Nose
    clean
    Body
    light to medium crisp
    Palate
    apple and white wine like. crisp and green
    Finish
    medium

    Nice solid single malt nothing to be embarassed about. I like it's white wine approach.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Stinga

    8550/99
    Color
    Straw.
    Nose
    Apple, oak, hint of lemon. Very flowery.
    Body
    Smooth and creamy, and somewhat wet.
    Palate
    Oak and apple. Some citrus notes. A hint of vanilla and liquorice.
    Finish
    Mildly warm and long lasting. Warmth sneeks in subtly and smoothly. Oak and apple is present in the mouth and throat.

    Well this is the first scotch i tried, so i am new to the whiskey world. My first exprience has gone well, i thought this whiskey to be sweet and delicious. I would recommend this to any one new to single malt scotch whiskey.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Anonymous

    9050/99
    Color
    Pale Amber
    Nose
    Very floral and fruity. I absolutely love the nose on this expression. Pear, apricot, apple. No burn, very sweet, very pleasant to nose. Very light, to almost no peat smell.
    Body
    Medium body, not chewy or thick.
    Palate
    sweet, floral, fruity and grassy. It has very good balance. Not very much distinct "peat" flavor at all. This is a very light and sweet dram, very good for afternoons and dinner.
    Finish
    good long lasting finish. Sweet, sticky and delightful.

    This is my favorite scotch hands down. I'm not a heavy smoky and peaty scotch lover. I like Speyside scotches and this and Glenfiddich happen to be my favorite. This is a great all around, enjoy anytime scotch.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by MP

    7550/99
    Color
    light Amber
    Nose
    Apples, antiseptic, lemon peel, oak.
    Body
    light
    Palate
    Apple sauce
    Finish
    warm, not strong to the end

    very mellow in comparison to other whiskey's. I keep trying it again, and letting it air out helps to change the flavours. Sometimes it can be very mellow, and other times it lasts for a long time. The reason I tried this scotch - it was the cheapest on the shelf.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Dramiel McHinson

    7650/99
    Color
    Straw
    Nose
    Honey suckle, cereal, a little citrus
    Body
    medium body, a little crisp
    Palate
    lightly sweet cereal start, the malted barley moves in as it gets a little more dry. Some classic oak influence but not too pushy.
    Finish
    finish was medium with a mix of the cereal and oak notes

    Not at all bad. The smokey-peaty crowd remains aloof to this otherwise good dram.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Michaelironside

    7550/99
    Color
    Light amber
    Nose
    Minty, Floural but mellow, Light, A wee fiery.
    Body
    Dry, Very dry, Medium
    Palate
    Lemoney, Balanced, Yummy
    Finish
    Looooong & Spicy

    Recommend

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Colin

    7950/99
    Color
    Very pale. Cream yellow.
    Nose
    Water, Spice, Dried ginger.
    Body
    Very smooth. Mellow and pleasant.
    Palate
    Lots of fruit, Vanilla, A hint of smoke.
    Finish
    Very long and tingly. Ends slightly sour.

    I've changed my mind many times about this one. Sometimes i find it dreadfully boring, but this time i'm absolutely delighted with it. It should be drank on a clean palate, or its subtleties will be lost. It is all in the subtlties with this one.

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old
    Review by Rich

    7850/99
    Nose
    Floral, gentle maltiness. Dry not sweet malt. Mild spice.
    Body
    Firm, more weight than it might seem.
    Palate
    This seems a bit more "intense" than other years of this malt, or again, perhaps it is my changing palate. There is a spiciness here that gives some additional balance to the normal gentle floral quality. It seems more assertive and direct as well.
    Finish
    Finishes as well as it starts.

    Do not overlook; a slightly better than average malt.