The Glenlivet 12 Year Old "Licensed Dram" is the second release in the limited edition series "The Original Stories," which celebrates the life and legacy of the distillery's founder, George Smith. After years of illicit distilling, Smith became one of the first to gain a license to legally distill Scotch following the passage of the 1823 Excise Act. This exceptional expression was matured for at least 12 years in a combination of American and European oak casks and is bottled at a robust 48% ABV. On the nose, this Single Malt Scotch whisky reveals an inviting bouquet of soft peaches and strawberry jam, intertwined with warming cinnamon and ginger. The palate delights with a burst of honey, creamy vanilla, and hazelnut, seamlessly leading to a long and slightly sweet finish with lasting spiced notes. The "Licensed Dram" release is a nod to the pivotal occasion when George Smith obtained his distilling license, marking a significant milestone in the history of the modern Scotch whisky industry. The packaging of this whisky pays tribute to this historic event, with the box wrapped in the distilling license granted to Smith himself, adding a touch of authenticity and reverence to this special edition.
This expression is part of the limited edition series "The Original Stories," celebrating George Smith, the distillery founder who was one of the first to legally distill Scotch following the 1823 Excise Act. It's matured for 12 years in a combination of American and European oak casks and bottled at 48% ABV.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old "Licensed Dram" is matured in a combination of American and European oak casks.
Expect a complex and elegant taste profile with notes of honey, vanilla, hazelnut, cinnamon, strawberry, spices, and peach.
Honey, buttery toast, creamy vanilla, almonds, pecan
Cinnamon, strawberry, spices, vanilla, peach, hazelnut, honey
Rich, lingering, cinnamon, honey, vanilla
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old "Licensed Dram" offers a complex and elegant taste profile characterized by honeyed sweetness, warm spices, and notes of fruit and nuts.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old "Licensed Dram" is a masterful blend of history and flavor. Celebrating George Smith's pioneering spirit, this whisky offers a beautifully balanced profile with rich, warm notes of honey, vanilla, and spices. It's a fitting tribute to a significant milestone in the Scotch whisky industry and a delightful dram for both connoisseurs and new enthusiasts alike.
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