The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky

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History of The Glenlivet Single Malt

The beginning of The Glenlivet Whisky can be traced back to 1822 when the foundations of the brand were laid by George Smith. Tucked among the valleys of the Speyside, George Smith employed patience and skill into developing what is known as the ‘single malt that started it all.

The distinct taste that makes The Glenlivet one of the best whiskies to have ever been created, has remain unchanged over the years and is the product of their unique lantern shaped, long necked stills. These stills help achieve a single malt that is lighter, and smoother as compared to its contemporaries.

The Glenlivet 12 is one of the most closely resembling whiskies developed by founder George Smith when he was perfecting the art of producing single malt scotch whisky at his distillery in the Speyside. Its color is a bright, vibrant gold and it is enclosed within a finely crafted bottle engraved with a seal that displays The Glenlivet brand’s year of origin.

The Glenlivet Making Process

The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is prepared with fine quality barley, yeast and water. The brand has a unique 6- stage process to create The Glenlivet;

Malting
- High grade barley is soaked in water for several days. After it is germinated, heated and dried, this is referred to as malt.
Milling
- Now the dried malt is grinned to form grist, a rough version of ground flour.
Mashing
- Now grist is mashed with hot spring water. The water comes from Josie’s Well, a natural spring located nearby. The mix obtained after mashing is called wort.
Fermentation
- Now wort is shifted to large vessels. These vessels are called washbacks. The brand uses Oregon pine washbacks to store the wort which gives the drink its subtle pine- aroma.

The Glenlivet Single Malt was initially developed and sold illicitly and had earned such admiration and notoriety that even King George IV asked to taste it on his visit to Scotland.

When George Smith obtained a license to manufacture his spirits, and became the first legal distiller in the Glenlivet parish, he faced death threats along with threats of destruction of his distillery. He carried a couple of flintlock pistols with him at all times to protect himself and The Glenlivet distillery.

At present, The Glenlivet distillery is owned by the Pernod Ricard Global, a French conglomerate that is one of the largest producers of alcoholic beverages in the world.

The Glenlivet is the Single Malt of choice at big celebrations like Burns Night. It is the celebration of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns, and is also known as the Robert Burns Day.

The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky Price

The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky which price varies from city to city. There is a huge price gap between different cities & states.
As per the Rajasthan Excise Department, the price of The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky ranges between Rs.5,600 to Rs.7,500

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20th February 2019

https://www.theglenlivet.com/the-glenlivet-12-year-old/

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose

A fruity and summery nose.

Finish

Long, creamy finish with a smooth aftertaste.

Palate

Strong with pineapple notes, well balanced and fruity.

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The Glenlivet Whisky

The Glenlivet Distillery was the first distillery in Scotland to obtain a license in 1824 after the Excise Act of 1823 relaxed many restrictions on illicit distillation across the country. George Smith, the man who revolutionized the Scottish whisky industry with his new techniques of distillation is the founding father of The Glenlivet.

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The Glenlivet 15 Year Malt Scotch

Water, yeast and barley are the prime ingredients in the making of The Glenlivet Whisky, much like many Scotch whiskies. It is the history associated with the brand, and the commitment with which The Glenlivet is created, is what really sets it apart from others. With the expert techniques of the brand, a precise 200-year-old process of making whisky and maturation in French Limousin Oak, The Glenlivet 15-year-old has its own unique taste.

The Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve Malt

The Glenlivet legacy lives on in this incredibly sweet and smooth spirit, available exclusively in Travel Retail. The cornerstone of the range, the Master Distiller’s Reserve showcases the approach perfectly: the traditional oak casks represent the classic style of The Glenlivet (ripe pear, gentle summery notes), while first-fill American oak provides depth and creaminess (coconut, soft fudge). Finally, ex-sherry oak brings complexity and richness (dried fruit, spice). Maturation in three types of oak makes for three times the character. This bright and lively gold expression has pear and fudge on the nose and fruit and spice on the palate. To finish, it dazzles with hints of marzipan and hazelnut. Founded by George Smith, The Glenlivet has been crafted in the remote Livet Valley, at the heart of Scotland's Speyside region, since 1824. Initially, George Smith was a farmer who used to have illicit stills. In 1824, he founded the first legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, thus legalising the already famous illicit whisky from Scotland. He went on to establish the brand’s reputation as the best whisky on the market. In 1884, a court ruling officially gave George Smith's single malt the exclusive right to be called The Glenlivet. At the start of the 20th century, The Glenlivet became the favourite whisky for enthusiasts throughout the British Empire. Following the end of Prohibition in the United States, its reputation grew in America, with The Glenlivet quickly becoming the No.1 single malt in the USA – a position it continues to enjoy today. The Glenlivet owes its unique taste to a number of specific factors relating to its production and location. Indeed, the distillery is located in the Cairngorms National Park, at over 270 metres above sea level. According to weather records, it is considered to be the coldest place in Britain, characterised by strong winds and heavy snowfalls in winter. Water is drawn from Josie’s Well, a source of hard mineral water, which enables complex aromas to develop during the distillation process. Then, the lantern-shaped stills used for distilling give the spirit its outstanding balance and strong character. Lastly, a careful ageing process, particularly in American oak casks, gives The Glenlivet its full flavour.

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