Single Malt Nadurra First Fill
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not age or improve in the bottle and has an indefinite shelf life when stored upright away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted pork belly
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection represents a return to the traditional, small-batch methods of 19th-century whisky making. Drawing its name from the Scottish Gaelic word for 'natural,' Nàdurra is bottled at cask strength and is non-chill filtered, preserving the full complexity, texture, and robust character of the spirit. This expression is matured exclusively in first-fill American white oak casks, which have never before been used to age Scotch whisky. These pristine casks impart rich, sweet notes of creamy vanilla, ripe pears, and soft tropical fruits to the bright, floral distillate drawn from the distillery's famous lantern-shaped copper stills. The history of Glenlivet is steeped in romantic lore, from its origins as a legendary illicit distillery hidden in the remote, misty hills of the Livet valley, to becoming the first officially licensed distillery in the parish in 1824 under the courageous George Smith.
🍾 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.