{"product_id":"glenlivet-12-year","title":"The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glenlivet 12 Year is the original licensed Scotch whisky distillery — granted the first legal licence in the Scottish Highlands in 1824 by founder George Smith, and for decades the only distillery legally entitled to use the name “Glenlivet” on its own. This \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e is where most drinkers encounter the house style for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in the Livet valley in Speyside from mineral-rich water drawn from Josie's Well on the estate, the 12-year is matured in a combination of American and European oak casks. The American oak delivers the defining vanilla and honey character; the European oak adds restrained dried fruit and a light spice edge. The result is a clean, gentle, and consistently well-made single malt that represents Speyside at its most elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 40% ABV it is approachable and food-friendly, with enough complexity to reward attention. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glenlivet\"\u003eGlenlivet collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and fragrant — vanilla, white peach, honey, and fresh pineapple with subtle oak underneath\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium-bodied — vanilla cream, light citrus, warm baking spice, and gentle oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and medium-length with a sweet, slightly floral fade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Speyside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American and European oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes The Glenlivet 12 different from other Speyside single malts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Glenlivet style is defined by a distinctive floral, fruit-forward nose and a clean, honeyed palate. It is lighter than Macallan and less peaty than any Islay expression — the house style prioritises elegance and fragrance over weight or smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs The Glenlivet 12 good for cocktails?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works well in Scotch-based cocktails where the spirit should be present but not dominate — a Rob Roy or a simple highball suit the gentle, floral profile well. It is also very good neat or with a small drop of water to open the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes The Glenlivet 12 different from other Speyside single malts?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Glenlivet style is defined by a distinctive floral, fruit-forward nose and a clean, honeyed palate. Lighter than Macallan and less peaty than Islay expressions — the house style prioritises elegance and fragrance.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is The Glenlivet 12 good for cocktails?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It works well in Scotch-based cocktails where the spirit should be present but not dominate. A Rob Roy or highball suits the gentle, floral profile. Also excellent neat or with a small drop of water.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Glenlivet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49132299256060,"sku":"080432400630","price":47.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/kp2rgroi4ngacauy4h56.jpg?v=1779708384","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/glenlivet-12-year","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}