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    • the glenlivet 12 years old

    The Glenlivet 12 Years Old 82
    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.

    review by lendl

    77
    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

    review by wtl.base

    83
    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.

    review by linusstick

    73
    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.

    review by scotch

    96
    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...

    review by anonymous

    90

    review by frombeyond

    85
    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.

    review by stinga

    85
    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.

    review by anonymous

    90
    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.

    review by mp

    75
    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.

    review by dramiel mchinson

    76
    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.

    review by michaelironside

    75
    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

    review by colin

    79
    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.

    review by rich

    78
    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.