The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition Treasure Beach Rum Cask Selection Scotch Whisky
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition Treasure Beach Rum Cask Selection is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL 12-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky finished in authentic Jamaican rum casks — the first release in The Glenlivet's "Beyond Speyside" series, a US exclusive — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Initially matured in ex-bourbon casks, this 12-year-old was then finished in casks that previously held high-ester Jamaican rum — the funky, tropical style the island's distilleries are famous for. The series is inspired by Treasure Beach, a hidden gem on Jamaica's south coast, and the campaign runs through Scottish actor Thomas Doherty and Jamaican-Scottish designer Nicholas Daley's travel capsule.
Tasting notes (brand, via trade press): fresh mango, pineapple, coconut, and green apple on the nose; a tropical palate of pineapple, vanilla, and toffee; a velvety caramel, fruity, smooth finish.
Why buy: This is not the standard Glenlivet 12 — the Jamaican rum-cask finish turns the house style tropical, and the US-exclusive "Beyond Speyside" series is built to continue. Compare it with other Glenlivet expressions, or explore more Scotch whisky at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: Is the Jamaica Edition different from Glenlivet 12?
A: Yes — same 12-year-old base, but the Jamaica Edition is finished in high-ester Jamaican rum casks for a tropical profile; the standard 12 is double-oak with no rum finish.
Q: What proof is Glenlivet 12 Jamaica Edition?
A: 80 proof (40% ABV), 750mL.
Q: What is the "Beyond Speyside" series?
A: The Glenlivet's new limited series taking its whisky beyond Speyside — the Jamaica Edition is the first release; more destinations are planned.