Single Malt Batch Reserve 18YO 43%
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle and has an indefinite shelf life if stored properly; best enjoyed within 1–2 years after opening.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate, roasted venison, mature Cheddar cheese
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Batch Reserve is a masterclass in Speyside single malt whisky, representing a perfect harmony of age and cask selection. Crafted by Master Distiller Alan Winchester, this expression undergoes a complex maturation process, utilizing both first and second-fill American oak casks—which impart sweet tropical fruitiness—and ex-Sherry oak casks, which add spicy complexity and rich depth. Historically, the remote Glenlivet valley was a haven for illicit distillers due to its isolation and abundant pure water sources, like Josie's Well. George Smith's bold decision to obtain the first legal license in 1824 drew ire from rivals but ultimately established a legacy of unparalleled quality. This 18-year-old expression showcases the classic, elegant, and fruity Speyside style, elevated by nearly two decades of patient maturation.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
The Glenlivet blev grundlagt i 1824 af George Smith i den afsidesliggende Livet Valley i skotske Speyside, og destilleriet har en historisk særstatus som det allerførste i sognet, der opnåede officiel licens efter Excise Act i 1823. I dag hører destilleriet under Chivas Brothers og Pernod Ricard. Det mineralrige vand hentes fra Josie's Well, og destillationen foregår på høje, lanterneformede kobberkedler, hvilket skaber en bemærkelsesværdig let og elegant spiritus. The Glenlivet er berømt for at have sat standarden for klassisk Speyside single malt whisky med sin bløde, frugtige profil præget af modne æbler fra frugtplantagen, fine florale nuancer og et diskret strejf af eg – en stil, der udfolder sig smukt i alt fra den ikoniske 12 Year Old til sjældne aftapninger i Winchester- og Cellar Collection-serierne.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
43%