-12%Pour this and you get a whisky that's all about easy charm. Bright orchard fruit, a hit of pineapple, then a wave of soft vanilla that rounds the whole thing off. It's smooth enough to sip neat while the nyama choma's on, but interesting enough that you'll keep going back to the glass. If single malt has always felt a bit serious to you, this is the one that makes it click. Late night, good company, no fuss. We'll have it at your door fast.
First sniff is like walking past a summer meadow with a fruit bowl nearby. Pineapple jumps out, then ripe pear and a little citrus zest. On the tongue it's gentle and sweet, fresh peach and apple, a creamy vanilla running through it, and a quiet nutty marzipan note with a whisper of spice. The finish is soft and warm, more fruit and oak than fire. Nothing harsh, nothing that bites. Just smooth, friendly and properly moreish.
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Where it's from
This comes from The Glenlivet, tucked into a quiet valley in Speyside, the most whisky-packed corner of Scotland. The distillery has serious history: founder George Smith took out the very first legal distilling licence in the glen back in 1824, when most of his neighbours were still running stills off the books. The "Double Oak" name is the real trick here. The spirit matures in two kinds of cask, American oak and European oak, and that combo is what gives you the bright fruit on one side and the warm, creamy depth on the other.
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- What is the price of The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Double Oak 700ml?
The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Double Oak 700ml is KSh 5,729 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak 700ml taste like?
Smooth and fruit-forward. Think pineapple and ripe pear on the nose, then fresh peach, apple and creamy vanilla on the palate with a gentle nutty, spiced finish. No smoke, no harsh edges.
- What is the ABV?
It's 40% ABV, a classic strength for an everyday single malt. Easy to sip neat or with a splash of water.
- How do I serve it?
Neat in a tulip glass or tumbler at room temp to start. Add a drop of water or a single big ice cube to soften it, or build a light highball with soda and an orange twist.
- What does "Double Oak" mean?
It's matured in two cask types, American oak and European oak. The American oak brings bright fruit and vanilla, the European oak adds warmth and depth, so you get the best of both.
- What pairs well with it?
Grilled nyama choma, aged cheddar, dark chocolate, salted almonds, or honey-glazed chicken all work beautifully with its sweet, fruity character.
- Where is it from?
It's a Speyside single malt Scotch from The Glenlivet distillery in Scotland, made in the same glen where founder George Smith took the first legal distilling licence in 1824.
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The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Double Oak 700ml price in Kenya
Buy The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Double Oak 700ml online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 5,729, 1000 ml at KSh 6,549 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 5,729
- 1000 mlKSh 6,549