Single Malt Cellar Collection Bottled 2004
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely under proper storage conditions.
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dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
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The Glenlivet's Cellar Collection represents a pinnacle of Speyside single malt craftsmanship, consisting of highly limited, small-batch releases selected from the distillery's most precious maturing stocks. The expressions bottled in 2004 showcase the distillery's signature elegant, fruity character, shaped by the mineral-rich waters of Josie's Well and the iconic tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills designed by founder George Smith. Smith famously secured the first legal license in the Glenlivet valley in 1824, defying local smugglers to establish a style defined by bright orchard fruits, delicate floral notes, and refined oak complexity. These rare cellar releases are celebrated by collectors for their exceptional depth, offering a liquid history of Speyside's most famous valley.
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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.