"Reviewers frequently describe the aroma as featuring vanilla, honey, and floral tones alongside fruits such as apple, pear, citrus, and berries, though isolated notes of rubber or chlorine are also reported. On the palate, descriptions generally center on a sweet mixture of orchard fruit, vanilla, baking spices, and caramel, often accompanied by salty or malty undertones. Opinions diverge on the finish, with several contributors reporting a medium to long duration marked by lingering fruit, wood tannins, and sweet spices, while others find it short, sharp with ethanol, or bitter. Across the evaluations, many consider this release a higher-intensity version of the standard 12-year-old, though they disagree on whether the increased proof delivers an appealing richness or an unpleasantly hot, rough edge."
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Non-chill filtered, bottled at 48% ABV.
The Glenlivet 12 Year (Illicit Still)
"Reviewers frequently describe the aroma as featuring vanilla, honey, and floral tones alongside fruits such as apple, pear, citrus, and berries, though isolated notes of rubber or chlorine are also reported. On the palate, descriptions generally center on a sweet mixture of orchard fruit, vanilla, baking spices, and caramel, often accompanied by salty or malty undertones. Opinions diverge on the finish, with several contributors reporting a medium to long duration marked by lingering fruit, wood tannins, and sweet spices, while others find it short, sharp with ethanol, or bitter. Across the evaluations, many consider this release a higher-intensity version of the standard 12-year-old, though they disagree on whether the increased proof delivers an appealing richness or an unpleasantly hot, rough edge."
