{"product_id":"the-glenlivet-12-year-old-provence-edition-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"The Glenlivet 12 Year Old \"Provence Edition\" Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Glenlivet's Beyond Speyside Series exists to push the distillery's classic house style somewhere genuinely new each release, and the Provence Edition, the series' second installment, does exactly that with real specificity: a traditional 12-year Speyside maturation finished in previously unused French sweet wine casks and Provence Cru Classé casks — wine barrels that once held rosé from one of France's most storied rosé-producing regions. It's a genuinely uncommon finishing choice in the Scotch category, and it shows immediately in the glass, layering delicate floral, berry, and stone-fruit character over Glenlivet's signature orchard-fruit foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Glenlivet Distillery was founded in 1824 by George Smith in the Livet valley of Speyside, becoming the very first legally licensed whisky producer in the valley following the Excise Act of 1823 — a genuine piece of Scotch whisky history, since Glenlivet whisky went on to shape 19th-century blended Scotch more broadly. The distillery is now operated by Chivas Brothers under Pernod Ricard ownership. While the core 12-Year expression matures in a combination of American and European oak, the Provence Edition takes that same foundational spirit and gives it a final, genuinely distinctive finishing stage in the rosé-seasoned French casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Liquor Barn's tasting describes a palate that \"enters soft and fruit-forward, with white peach and apricot giving way to a mid-palate wave of red berry compote and light vanilla,\" with \"a gentle spice — white pepper and a hint of ginger\" balancing the sweetness against \"a creamy malt backbone,\" closing \"medium in length with a silky, lightly drying texture,\" lingering notes of \"strawberry, almond, and a whisper of citrus peel\" fading gradually. Primo Liquors' tasting found the nose opening with \"delicate, sun-warmed floral notes, ripe white peaches, roasted almonds, and citrus,\" developing on the palate into \"creamy and sweet\" character with \"juicy pears, orange marmalade, coconut shavings, and toasted almonds,\" closing \"long, silky, and elegantly sweet with gentle oak warmth.\" The Liquor Barn's own serving guidance is worth following closely: \"a small pour neat at room temperature lets the rosé-cask influence express itself fully; a few drops of water can further open the floral aromatics.\" This whisky also brings a genuinely distinctive twist to classic cocktails — try it in a Whisky Sour, where the berry and stone-fruit notes amplify the citrus, or in a Rob Roy, where the rosé-cask finish echoes the vermouth's own herbal-fruit character. This is a genuinely thoughtful, limited-edition expression from one of Speyside's founding names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Glenlivet Distillery was founded in 1824 by George Smith in the Livet valley of Speyside, Scotland, becoming the first legally licensed whisky producer in the valley following the Excise Act of 1823. The Glenlivet's whisky was widely used in 19th-century blended Scotch, and the brand remains one of the most recognized names in Speyside single malt, now operated by Chivas Brothers under Pernod Ricard ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Provence Edition is the second installment in The Glenlivet's Beyond Speyside Series, following a traditional 12-year maturation with a distinctive finishing stage in previously unused French sweet wine casks and Provence Cru Classé casks — wine barrels that previously held rosé from Provence, France. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Liquor Barn (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Taste: The palate enters soft and fruit-forward, with white peach and apricot giving way to a mid-palate wave of red berry compote and light vanilla. Toward the peak, a gentle spice — white pepper and a hint of ginger — balances the sweetness, while a creamy malt backbone holds everything together. Finish: Medium in length with a silky, lightly drying texture. Lingering notes of strawberry, almond, and a whisper of citrus peel fade gradually.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimo Liquors (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Opens with delicate, sun-warmed floral notes, ripe white peaches, roasted almonds, and citrus. Palate: Creamy and sweet, featuring juicy pears, orange marmalade, coconut shavings, and toasted almonds. Finish: Long, silky, and elegantly sweet with gentle oak warmth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternetWines.com (official series description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Glenlivet's second installment in the Beyond Speyside Series showcases a meticulously crafted 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. This limited release features an innovative finish using previously unused French sweet wine casks and Provence Cru Classé wine casks, delivering a distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart from the distillery's core range.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicate, sun-warmed floral notes lead, joined by ripe white peaches, roasted almonds, and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft and fruit-forward, opening with white peach and apricot, giving way to red berry compote, light vanilla, and juicy pear. Orange marmalade and coconut shavings add sweetness, balanced by gentle white pepper and ginger spice, held together by a creamy malt backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium in length, silky, and lightly drying, closing with strawberry, toasted almond, and a whisper of citrus peel, fading gradually into gentle oak warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Wine Cask Finished, Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Glenlivet — Livet valley, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1824, by George Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst legally licensed whisky producer in the Livet valley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; 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a few drops of water can further open the floral aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 oz Glenlivet Provence Edition · fresh lemon juice · simple syrup — the berry and stone-fruit notes amplify the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoulevardier (Variation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubstitute for bourbon to introduce lighter, more floral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rosé-cask finish echoes the vermouth's own herbal-fruit character beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45121504542786,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/07CFAE30-79A1-4DAB-BAD2-A91638A6A251_1_201_a.jpg?v=1788201919","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/the-glenlivet-12-year-old-provence-edition-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}