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Glenlivet 12 Yrs Recipe

Name: Tamasha: Bar + Indian Kitchens GLENLIVET 12 YRS Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz The Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky; 1 unit Large whisky/tumbler glass (or rocks glass); 1 unit Whisky stones or large ice cube; 1 tsp Fresh water (for tasting / splash); 1 unit Lemon twist (optional garnish); 1 unit Tasting note card (optional); 1 unit Bar spoon or small stirring spoon; 1 unit Peeler (for lemon twist, optional)

Inspired by Tamasha: Bar + Indian Kitchen

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Whisky & Glassware

2 oz The Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky1 unit Large whisky/tumbler glass (or rocks glass)1 unit Whisky stones or large ice cube

Optional Accompaniments

1 tsp Fresh water (for tasting / splash)1 unit Lemon twist (optional garnish)1 unit Tasting note card (optional)

Service Tools

1 unit Bar spoon or small stirring spoon1 unit Peeler (for lemon twist, optional)

Method

Prepare Glass

Chill or room temperature

Decide if you want the whisky slightly chilled or at room temperature. For a lightly chilled pour, place the glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or use a large chilled whisky stone/ice cube. If you prefer room temperature, skip chilling.

If using ice, place one large ice cube or 2–3 whisky stones in the glass. The use of a single large cube or stones minimizes dilution while chilling the spirit.

Pouring & Tasting

Measure and pour

Measure 2 oz of The Glenlivet 12 Year and pour it gently into the prepared glass over the whisky stone or ice cube (or straight into the glass if no chilling desired).

First nosing

Hold the glass by the base or stem, bring it to your nose, and take a short, gentle sniff from a few inches away to catch the top aromatics (citrus, floral notes).

Second nosing

Lower the glass slightly and take a deeper inhale to pick up mid and base notes like vanilla, honey, and light oak.

Add water (optional)

If desired, add a small splash (about 1 tsp) of fresh water to the whisky to open up aromas and flavors. Stir gently once with the spoon to incorporate. Taste after adding water to note the difference.

Tasting

Take a small sip, let it coat your tongue, and breathe gently through your nose to evaluate flavors: sweetness, fruit, vanilla, oak, and gentle spice. Take a second, slightly larger sip to judge finish and balance.

Garnish & Service

If using a lemon twist, use the peeler to cut a thin strip of lemon peel, twist it over the glass to express oils, and rest it on the rim or float it in the whisky. This is purely optional and should be light so as not to overpower the whisky.

Provide the tasting note card alongside the glass (if using), noting highlights such as 'aromas of citrus and honey, flavors of vanilla and orchard fruits, smooth oak finish.' Serve immediately.