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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ABV

40%

Age

12 yr

Style

Single

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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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