Known as the Single Malt that started it all, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old represents the brands signature style back to when our founder George Smith started the first legal distillery in Scotland in 1824. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old is first matured in traditional oak before spending time in American Oak casks. The mineral-rich water that comes from our crystal-clear mountain streams, helps form the flavors during mashing and fermentation, while the copper stills add a delicate yet complex character