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Single Malt 56YO 42.6%

by Glenlivet
Other Spirit wine.year 📍 Speyside, Scotland

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Ready to enjoy now; this fully matured spirit does not improve with bottle aging but will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.

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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison

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An extraordinary relic of Speyside history, this ultra-rare 56-year-old single malt represents the absolute pinnacle of Scotch whisky maturation. Distilled at the legendary Glenlivet distillery—the historic estate established by George Smith in 1824—this spirit has slumbered for over half a century in oak. Over these decades, the distillery's signature bright, orchard-fruit character, coaxed from lantern-shaped copper pot stills and mineral-rich water from Josie's Well, has transformed into an incredibly complex, rich, and deeply layered masterpiece. The long, slow interaction with the wood has imparted profound notes of antique oak, dark chocolate, dried figs, warming spices, and a delicate whisper of beeswax, showcasing the sublime art of patience and exceptional wood management.

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Established in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Glenlivet valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet is legendary as the first licensed distillery in the parish, setting the standard for Speyside single malts. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws its mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and utilizes lantern-shaped copper pot stills to produce a characteristically bright, elegant, and fruity spirit. The Glenlivet is globally renowned for its exceptional wood management, utilizing traditional oak, American white oak, and French Limousin oak casks to age signature expressions such as the 12 Year Old, the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, and the rare Winchester Collection.

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