The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1970s (1L)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £240
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Without cask specifics, 40.0% ABV stands out for The Glenlivet 12 Year Old from the 1970s. Tagged 'Vanilla' and 'Toasted', it could offer a nostalgic trip for some. With a £240.0 price, only one has rated it perfect, suggesting it's either a treasure or just an old whisky.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1970s (1L) is a 12-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Without cask specifics, 40.0% ABV stands out for The Glenlivet 12 Year Old from the 1970s. Tagged 'Vanilla' and 'Toasted', it could offer a nostalgic trip for some. With a £240.0 price, only one has rated it perfect, suggesting it's either a treasure or just an old whisky.
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