Glenleven Blended Scotch Whisky (1980's Bottling) 12 Year Old

Colour

Deep amber with coppery glints and mahogany edges.

Nose

Sherry-rich and lush, this nose opens with dark fruit compote—raisins, fig, plum—layered over burnt sugar and toasted almond. Oak, vanilla, and orange zest weave through red cherry and cocoa powder. Subtle spice—cinnamon, clove—emerges with hints of leather and tobacco, delivering a warm, polished bouquet that lingers with cocoa-dusted elegance.

Palate

Silky, sherried sweetness coats the palate, with plush notes of raisin and fig woven through toffee, dark chocolate, and toasted almond. Rich oak carries integrated spice—orange zest, clove—while a creamy vanilla thread deepens the texture, finishing long, warm, and subtly nutty.

Finish

Opulent, long finish of rich sherry and velvety oak, with dried fig and raisin, cocoa and a whisper of spice; a warm, lingering fruit-and-oak echo.