"The Glenlivet 12-year is one of the most recognizable bottles of Scotch, and it's fair to view it as one of the great bottles of Scotch for beginners, especially for anyone interested in single malt. However, that label could do a disservice to a whisky with such impressive craftsmanship and heritage. I've spent many years tasting, studying, and writing about all whisky styles."
"The Glenlivet story started with the founder George Smith distilling whisky in the Livet valley before it was officially licensed in 1824. The whisky had already started gaining a reputation for its quality, and by 1839, the distillery could generate more than 200 gallons per week. There was a great change in the 1850s, when another distillery was built to increase capacity."
"However, in 1958, the original distillery burned down, and a year later, the second distillery closed. The new, third distillery was built in Minmore, which still stands today. Smith died in 1871, leaving behind a lasting legacy. The business was then taken over by his youngest son, John Gordon Smith. A landmark moment for the distillery happened in 1884."
The Glenlivet 12-year delivers smooth, elegant flavors that favor refinement over boldness, producing a consistently pleasant tasting experience from a freshly opened bottle. The whisky balances subtle notes without aggressive intensity, appealing to newcomers and seasoned drinkers who appreciate craftsmanship. George Smith began distilling in the Livet valley and obtained a license in 1824, with production exceeding 200 gallons per week by 1839. Expansion occurred in the 1850s. The original distillery burned in 1958 and operations moved to a new Minmore facility that still stands. John Gordon Smith succeeded his father after George Smith's death in 1871.
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