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The Glenlivet
Region: Highlands
District: Speyside
The Glenlivet is perhaps the best known of
all the Scotch single malts. Its founder, George Smith, with
the encouragement of the Duke of Gordon, was the first to
apply for a legal distilling license in 1824. George Smith
was going against popular sentiment at the time in doing so,
but his foresight to see the economic opportunities of legal
distilling would give The Glenlivet a "head start" on all
the competition that is yet to be overcome. It would be his
"true grit" and a pair of hair-trigger pistols given to him
by the laird of Aberlour that would ensure his perserverance.
12 year old
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| Proof |
80 |
| Color |
Light or pale
gold. |
| Nose |
Aromatic, with
flowers. Clean and simple, with some maltiness. Sherry
notes, some spice and vanilla. |
| Body |
Medium, smooth
and firm. |
| Palate |
Subtle peatiness.
Delicate. Slightly sweet and fruity, with vanilla notes.
Clean and well-balanced. |
| Finish |
Long, but mild
and warming. A trace of peat at the end. |
18 year old
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| Proof |
80 |
| Color |
Dark amber. |
| Nose |
Full. Some peat,
floral notes, sherry, honey and fruit. |
| Body |
Firm. Quite smooth. |
| Palate |
Full, round,
floral. Some sweetness and quite rich. |
| Finish |
Rich. Drying,
with spice and smoke. |
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