The Glenlivet
8.4

The Glenlivet

12 Years Old, French Oak Finish

ABV 40%

It's The Glenlivet. But not as we know it. The oak is extraordinary, but the bitter-sweet sync impresses most.

Jim Murray

Specification

The Glenlivet

Brand

12 Years Old, French Oak Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Heady stuff for a Glenlivet this age; almost perfumed in style but it is oak that pulls the strings.

Palate: Wallopping oakiness produces a prickly spice and chewy, spectacularly beautiful sweet malt.

Finish: Big toffee and spice with countless oak rings.

Comment: It's The Glenlivet. But not as we know it. The oak is extraordinary, but the bitter-sweet sync impresses most.

Score: 8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Lots of fruity, fresh-apple, oak extract.

Palate: Firm, rich, rounded. Dessert apples, peaches, honey.

Finish: Crisp, clean, oakiness.

Comment: The oak does not dominate, but is quite powerful for such an elegant malt.

Score: 8.8

8.4
Overall Score

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