Single Malt Nadurra First Fill Selection Batch FF0717
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted pork belly
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
59.1%`