Nose: Citrus, oak, heather flower
Taste: Lemon citrus, light wood, white pepper
Review:
The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old Single Malt is one of the best sellers and most widely recognized names in the whisky world. Founded in 1824 in Moray, Scotland this Speyside Region scotch is 100% malted barley and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). The scotch is aged in European and ex-bourbon barrels and is a smooth and easy scotch.
The Speyside Region of Scotland is in the North Eastern region of the Highlands and is its own region with respect to scotch. It is own region because Speyside has almost half of the distilleries in the North stands alone. Other well-known Speyside Scotches are: Aberlour, Balvenie, Cardhu, Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Glenfarcas, Glengassaugh, Glenfiddich, Speyburn, The Macallan, and Glenrothes.
Glenlivet 12 is a very nice, medium body scotch that I feel is more of a summer drink than a winter dram. I do not normally suggest pairing of food with whisky but this one would go well with a cheese tray if you are serving food. Personally, I do not like to match whisky and food as whisky does not enhance food in my opinion. Good whisky needs nothing but a glass to drink it from.
Priced around $45 and worth the money to keep on the bar at home.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
