Single Malt Batch Reserve 18YO 40%
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old is a classic Speyside single malt whisky, shaped by nearly two decades of maturation in a combination of first and second-fill American oak casks and ex-Sherry oak casks. This dual cask influence imparts a perfect balance of tropical fruitiness from the American oak and rich, spicy complexity from the Sherry wood. The history of Glenlivet is steeped in Scottish lore; founded by George Smith in 1824, it was the first legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet. Smith famously carried a pair of hair-trigger pistols to defend himself against jealous illicit distillers who threatened his life and livelihood. This expression showcases the distillery's signature elegant, floral, and fruity character, deepened by time into notes of ripe pear, orange peel, and warm baking spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Livet Valley, The Glenlivet was the first legal distillery established under the 1823 Excise Act in the parish of Glenlivet. Located high in Speyside, the distillery draws pure, mineral-rich water from Josie's Well, which contributes to a slow, controlled fermentation process. The distillery is famous for its distinctive lantern-shaped copper pot stills featuring long, narrow necks that promote extensive copper contact and high reflux. This architectural setup yields a remarkably light, ester-driven, floral spirit characterized by signature top notes of green apple, ripe pear, and summer orchard blossom. Maturation strategies range from classic American white oak bourbon casks to European oak sherry butts, French Limousin oak finishes, and exotic cask experiments like the Caribbean Reserve. Owned by Pernod Ricard under Chivas Brothers, The Glenlivet remains a global benchmark of the classic Speyside single malt tradition.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley
🍷 ABV
40%