Glenlivet 12 yr Provence Edition Single Malt Whiskey 750ml

The 12 Year Old Provence Edition is part of the distillery's Beyond Speyside series, which explores how The Glenlivet's classic style responds to maturation influences from outside Scotland. For this release, the whisky is selectively finished in a combination of casks that previously held Château Sainte Marguerite white wine, Rivesaltes, and Sauternes, all sourced from Provence in Southern France. Master Blender Kevin Balmforth oversaw the blend, which is bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume.

'An interesting mélange of fruit greets the nose, including grape jam, plums, baked peach, dried cranberries, and marmalade, alongside cloves and marzipan. Grape and plums reemerge for a light but flavorful palate, with apricot rings, cinnamon, vanilla, and pleasant tannins. It ends fairly mellow, with baked orchard fruits, red berries, candied orange peel, and peach, with softer tannins providing balance and structure. A thoroughly pleasurable experience, with delicious flavors that are somewhat restrained by the low proof.'

91 points--Whisky Advocate, Danny Brandon