Glenlivet 12
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Pros
- Speyside: Glenfiddich 12 oder Glenlivet 12 would be the quintessential Speyside Scotch Whiskys.
- Glenlivet 12 is very common and solid.
- Try a Glenlivet 12, very easy to drink and not a massive price increase from the Grouse.
- For slow, neat sipping, I found it fantastic. Overall Impression: I think it’s an enjoyable starter single malt — approachable enough for beginners but still interesting for more seasoned drinkers. Definitely worth the money.
- I’d suggest a Glenlivet 12 and a GlenAllachie 12.
Cons
- Glenlivet 12 is not fruity imo.
- Parent context: Thanks for your interesting recommendation! I have tried the glenlivet 12 but prefer the glenfiddich style. Maybe something like highland park would be nice... Reply: highland park will be a bit smoky so keep that in mind.
- It’s a good start, I started with this. it’s a bit watery when you coming back from something more substantial in strength of 46-55vol, and I can’t justify the price now. Way overpriced in my opinion.
- The easiest way to describe it is as a “mega update” of Glenlivet 12.
Sentiment
8 positive (67%) · 2 mixed (17%) · 2 negative (17%)
Trust + time weighted score: +44% · raw score 50%
What redditors said (10 of 12)
Glenlivet 12 is not fruity imo.
Speyside: Glenfiddich 12 oder Glenlivet 12 would be the quintessential Speyside Scotch Whiskys.
Parent context: Thanks for your interesting recommendation! I have tried the glenlivet 12 but prefer the glenfiddich style. Maybe something like highland park would be nice... Reply: highland park will be a bit smoky so keep that in mind.
Glenlivet 12 is very common and solid.
Try a Glenlivet 12, very easy to drink and not a massive price increase from the Grouse.
It’s a good start, I started with this. it’s a bit watery when you coming back from something more substantial in strength of 46-55vol, and I can’t justify the price now. Way overpriced in my opinion.
For slow, neat sipping, I found it fantastic. Overall Impression: I think it’s an enjoyable starter single malt — approachable enough for beginners but still interesting for more seasoned drinkers. Definitely worth the money.
The easiest way to describe it is as a “mega update” of Glenlivet 12.
I’d suggest a Glenlivet 12 and a GlenAllachie 12.
I'm actually a bigger fan of the 12 than the 14. The 12 is very smooth with just a hint of peat, and can be used in a lot of the same cocktails you'd use a light cognac in
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