From Sparrow’s Scotch list, the Glenlivet 12 is one of the most beloved Speyside single malts in the world, and a smooth, easy place to start. It pours $15 by the pour, or $22.50 for a larger pour.
About Glenlivet 12
The Glenlivet was founded in 1824 by George Smith in the Livet valley of Speyside, and it holds a special place in Scotch history as the first distillery licensed under Scotland’s Excise Act of 1823. That made Smith a pioneer, and the distillery name became so synonymous with quality that rivals tried to borrow it. Today The Glenlivet is one of the world’s best-selling single malts, and the 12 Year Old is its signature expression, aged in both American and European oak. It epitomizes the soft, smooth, lighter Speyside style that has won so many fans, which makes it a perfect first single malt for guests in our Kirkland lounge.
Tasting Notes
The Glenlivet 12 is the classic gentle Speyside style, light, fruit-forward, and unpeated. Expect orchard fruit and citrus, a touch of honey and vanilla from the oak, and a smooth, elegant finish. It is wonderfully approachable, which is exactly why it has become such a benchmark.
What to Pair It With
This smooth, unpeated single malt is a great sipper neat or on a large cube, and an easy gateway dram in our 21+ lounge by the quartzite bar. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it pairs nicely with the American Wagyu steaks or the Truffle Deviled Eggs, and it makes a clean, classic Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glenlivet 12 from?
Glenlivet 12 is a Speyside single malt Scotch from The Glenlivet distillery, which was founded in 1824 and was the first distillery licensed under Scotland’s 1823 Excise Act. It is a light, smooth, unpeated style.
How much is a pour of Glenlivet 12 at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, the Glenlivet 12 is $15 by the pour, or $22.50 for a larger pour. It is one of our most approachable single malts.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near other classic single malts like the Glenmorangie 10. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and start your Scotch journey here.