Single Malt Nadurra Peated Cask Finish Batch PW0717
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet N durra Peated Cask Finish represents a fascinating departure from the distillery's signature smooth and fruity Speyside style, drawing inspiration from the historic, rugged traditions of whisky making. 'N durra'—meaning 'natural' in Scottish Gaelic—is crafted using 19th-century methods, bottled at cask strength, and proudly non-chill filtered to preserve its rich texture and complex mouthfeel. For the Peated Cask Finish, the spirit is matured in traditional oak casks before undergoing a finishing period in casks that previously held heavily peated Scotch whisky. This process imparts a delicate, aromatic veil of campfire smoke and earthy peat over The Glenlivet's classic bright orchard fruit, sweet vanilla, and floral notes. It is a liquid bridge between the gentle elegance of Speyside and the untamed, smoky character of Scotland's historic peat-fired kilns.
🍾 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
61.5%