Single Malt Nadurra Oloroso Matured Batch OL0317 (((Bottled 2017)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight and heat.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet Nàdurra range—meaning 'natural' in Gaelic—is crafted as a tribute to the traditional, small-batch methods of 19th-century whisky making. Unlike modern chill-filtered expressions, the Nàdurra is bottled at cask strength, preserving the natural oils and proteins that give the spirit its signature mouthfeel and cloudy complexity when water is added. The Oloroso Matured expression, specifically Batch OL0317 bottled in 2017, is aged exclusively in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks imported from the Jerez region of Spain. This maturation process marries the bright, orchard-fruit and floral distillate of Glenlivet's famous lantern-shaped copper stills with the deep, opulent notes of dried fruits, warm baking spices, and dark chocolate characteristic of active sherry wood.
🍾 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
60.3%