WH-GLV-002 The Glenlivet Double Oak 12 years old

🥃 The Glenlivet Double Oak 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Glenlivet Double Oak 12 Years Old is a refined Speyside single malt whisky that emphasizes dual cask maturation — initially matured in traditional oak casks, followed by further aging in American oak barrels. This process adds extra layers of vanilla, oak spice, and depth to The Glenlivet’s signature smooth, fruity profile.

📋 Features & Details

• Brand: The Glenlivet

• Expression: Double Oak 12 Years Old

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Speyside, Scotland

• ABV: 40%

• Bottle Size: Commonly 700 ml standard; miniatures may exist

• Maturation / Cask Details: Matured in a combination of traditional oak casks and American oak barrels (the “double oak” approach)

• Status: Updated version has replaced older “green label” 12‑year expression in many markets

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright orchard fruits (pear, apple), hints of summer fruit and citrus flower, with vanilla and soft oak spice

• Palate: Smooth and approachable — honeyed malt, vanilla cream, orchard fruit, gentle wood spice, light biscuit or oak

• Finish: Medium‑length; lingering light oak spice, fruit peel (apple/orange), soft vanilla or caramel sweetness

🌟 Independent Review Highlights

• Emphasizes a slightly heavier wood character compared to older 12 Years bottlings due to the additional American oak finishing

• Considered a good, reliable entry‑level single malt — easy drinking and accessible

• The updated packaging reflects the distillery’s refreshed core line‑up; collectors note differences between old and new versions

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Those seeking a quality Speyside single malt with extra wood character, everyday sipping, or as a stepping stone into the Glenlivet range

• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up fruit and vanilla notes