Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 12-year Illicit Still / 48%
The Glenlivet 12 years old rather needs no introduction, it debuted in 1933 in the States just after the repeal of Prohibition and remains one of the most popular single malts of all time. The Ilicit Still version presented here harks back to the distillery's early history. The Glenlivet was the first licensed Scottish distillery (1824), but its owner George Smith produced whisky and traded it much earlier taking advantage of its location in a complete remote area. The Glenlivet Illicit Stills launches "The Original Stories" series consisting of limited annual editions relating to the distillery's colorful history. Whisky aged for at least 12 years is bottled without cold filtration and with alcohol content raised to 48%.
Aroma
fruity, ripe apples and pears, honeydew melon, peaches, pineapple, rose water, vanilla, honey, cinnamon, coconut shavings and oak
TASTE
rich, caramel, vanilla cream, honey, pears, apples, nectarines, banana plantain, cinnamon, cloves and a pinch of ginger
FINISH
quite long, with notes of vanilla, milky fudge, ripe summer fruits, oak and a bit of spice
182 zł | 0.7L
SEEThe Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak / 40%
Glenlivet 12 years old is not only one of the most popular single malts in the world, but also one of the longest-produced, its release taking place in 1933, just after the repeal of Prohibition in the United States.
In the global ranking of single malt sales, Glenlivet ranks second with 14.5 million bottles (2018), but overseas it holds the palm of primacy almost forever surpassing its eternal rival Glenfiddich, which recorded global sales of 16.8 million bottles in 2018. The Double Oak presented here is the latest incarnation of Glenlivet 12vyears old (2019), a whisky compiled from distillates aged in bourbon and sherry casks.
Aroma
mild, floral and fruity, blooming summer meadow, apples, peaches, red berries, vanilla and oak
TASTE
pleasantly balanced, fruity, apples, pineapples, gooseberries, vanilla cream, traces of cinnamon and walnuts and delicate oak tones
FINISH
quite long, warming, fruits from grandma's orchard, almonds and some oak
pLN 137 | 0.7L
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The Glenlivet 15 Year Old
French Oak Reserve / 40%
When Pernod Ricard and Diageo acquired the assets of Seagram Spirit & Wine in 2001, the French were given the conglomerate's Scottish distilleries.
Glenlivet remained under the management of Chivas Bros (wholly owned by Seagram) and the 12-year old French Oak Finish had been in the basic commercial offer for a year. In 2004, Pernod Ricard introduced a 15-year-old version to replace it, French Oak Reserve. While the 12-year-old was a whisky aged in bourbon barrels and finished in casks made of French oak, the successor was only part (approx. 35%) of the distillates finish in the aforementioned casks. Limousine oak variety is native to the Dordogne district and is commonly used for maturation of cognacs.
Aroma
rich, creamy, vanilla, caramel, green grapes, apples, grapefruits, traces of pepper and cinnamon, pine resin and cedar raindrops
TASTE
mild, fruity, apples, pears, vanilla, crème brûlée, hazelnuts, a pinch of nutmeg and oak notes in the background
FINISH
long, oaky and spicy with noticeable nutty notes
177 zł | 0.7L
SEEThe Glenlivet 18-Year-Old
Batch Reserve / 40%
Glenlivet Distillery began work in 1824, and even 190 years later, the whisky there dethroned the long-time sales leader, Glenfiddich.
In 2014, 12,768,000 bottles of Glenlivet found buyers, a 72% increase in five years. The 18-year-old version debuted in 1992 and remains in the basic range today. Approximately 15% of the distillate comes from fresh Oloroso sherry casks, the remainder from bourbon barrels and refillable casks. For many, this 18-year-old is the "perfect Glenlivet," with fruity tones in wonderful harmony with spices and oak bitterness.
Aroma
rich and complex with delicate notes of sherry, apple blossom, vanilla, toffee, cherries, dried plums, orange peel, dark chocolate, oak and a trace of cinnamon
TASTE
superbly balanced, oranges, baked apples, crème brûlée, toffee, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, oak, traces of sherry and herbs
FINISH
extremely long, wonderful harmony of sweetness, oak and spice tones
pLN 284 | 0.7L
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