The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - The Castles of Scotland (Braemar) - 1980s
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Honey, Citric, Fragant
- Description
- The Glenlivet's 12 Year Old from the 1980s offers an ABV of 40.0%. Its 'Vanilla' and 'Fresh Fruit' notes suggest a pleasant profile. Price set at £150, without ratings, it could be a vintage gem or a leap of faith. With 'Honey' and 'Fragant' nuances, it draws interest.
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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - The Castles of Scotland (Braemar) - 1980s is a 12-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and floral character — vanilla, fresh fruit, malt extract, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Glenlivet's 12 Year Old from the 1980s offers an ABV of 40.0%. Its 'Vanilla' and 'Fresh Fruit' notes suggest a pleasant profile. Price set at £150, without ratings, it could be a vintage gem or a leap of faith. With 'Honey' and 'Fragant' nuances, it draws interest.
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