The Glenlivet '12 Year' Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bright orchard fruit and honeyed vanilla introduce The Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a benchmark Speyside malt known for its smoothness and signature fruity style. Double matured in traditional and American oak casks, this expression captures the distillery’s house character with clarity and balance. It reflects a legacy rooted in craftsmanship, purity of water, and generations of careful distillation.

Product Details:

• Owners: Chivas Brothers, Pernod Ricard
• Founder: George Smith
• Age: 12 Years
• ABV: 40%
• Maturation: Traditional oak and American oak casks
• Water Source: Josie’s Well

Sensory Description:

Bright gold in colour, the nose opens with fresh pineapple, orchard apple, and soft pear layered with floral lift and gentle vanilla. The palate is smooth and rounded, delivering tropical fruit, honeyed apricot, and light toffee balanced by subtle oak spice. Hints of plantain, heather, and delicate wood tones add dimension without weight. The finish is creamy and lingering, with sweet vanilla and soft fruit tapering into a clean, balanced close. Compared to heavier, peat-driven Scotch styles, this Speyside classic emphasises elegance, fruit purity, and seamless integration.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold: ASCOT Awards (2024); International Spirits Challenge (2024)
• Silver: International Wine & Spirit Competition (2025, 2024); NZ Spirits Awards (2025, 2023); International Spirits Challenge (2025); World Whiskies Awards (2024); The Trophy Spirits Show (2023)
• Bronze: International Wine & Spirit Competition (2023)

Distiller’s Background:

Founded by George Smith in the early 19th century, The Glenlivet was the first licensed distillery in its valley and helped define the Speyside style. The use of mineral-rich water from Josie’s Well and uniquely shaped copper stills contributes to the whisky’s delicate yet complex profile. Today, The Glenlivet continues to balance heritage and innovation, maintaining its position as one of the world’s most recognised and respected single malt producers.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat to appreciate its fruit-forward elegance, or with a splash of water to open its floral and vanilla nuances. This whisky also works beautifully in refined cocktails such as a classic Highball, where its smooth character and bright fruit shine.