The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Citric, Toasted
- Description
- The Glenlivet's 12-year-old from the 1980s, presented with a Royal Dornoch golf course tin, represents a more straightforward era of Speyside whisky before the current complexity race. Expect the classic Glenlivet profile: orchard fruit, honey, and a clean grain character with gentle oak influence. A nostalgic dram that pairs naturally with the golf course heritage it celebrates.
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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s is a 12-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, citric. 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, presented with a Royal Dornoch golf course tin, represents a more straightforward era of Speyside whisky before the current complexity race. Expect the classic Glenlivet profile: orchard fruit, honey, and a clean grain character with gentle oak influence. A nostalgic dram that pairs naturally with the golf course heritage it celebrates.
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