Single Malt Nadurra First Fill Selection Batch FF0717
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As a high-proof cask-strength single malt, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely under proper storage conditions.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted pork belly
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The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection is a tribute to the traditional, nineteenth-century methods of whisky making. 'Nàdurra,' meaning natural in Gaelic, represents Scotch whisky in its purest form. Unlike modern chill-filtered expressions, this single malt is drawn straight from the cask and bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration, preserving the rich, oily texture and complex flavor compounds of the spirit. Batch FF0717 is matured exclusively in first-fill American white oak casks, which have never before been used to age Scotch whisky. These casks impart luscious notes of sweet vanilla, creamy caramel, and ripe pear to the bright, fruity Speyside distillate. The history of Glenlivet is steeped in the lore of smuggling and defiance; George Smith founded the distillery in the remote Livet Valley, where the cold, pure waters of Josie's Well still feed the copper pot stills today, ensuring a legacy of elegance and unparalleled quality.
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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.