The Glenlivet 12 Years First Fill 750 ml

The Glenlivet 12 Year First Fill is a single malt Scotch whisky matured in first-fill American oak casks, meaning the barrels held whisky for the first time after previously aging bourbon, giving more direct wood and vanilla influence than a refill cask. Expect a nose of vanilla, green apple, and light citrus, a smooth, bright palate with honey and orchard fruit, and a clean, medium finish. Like most whiskey at this level, it rewards a slow pour rather than a rushed one, so give it a minute in the glass before the first sip. It's a good showcase of how first-fill casks intensify The Glenlivet's classic fruity, floral house style.

How to drink The Glenlivet 12 Year First Fill

Neat, with an optional splash of water, lets its vanilla and orchard-fruit notes come through clearly.

WhiskyFirst-fill American oak