Single Malt Single Cask Edition Alt nan Seileach 5403 14YO (((Bottled 2015)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a bottled single malt whisky, it does not mature further in glass and will keep indefinitely if stored properly; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet 'Alt nan Seileach' Single Cask Edition is a rare, limited-run single malt named after the 'Willow Burn'—a historic tributary flowing through the remote, windswept hills of Speyside that has long nourished the wild landscape surrounding the distillery. Distilled in 2001 and matured for 14 years in a single oak cask (Cask #5403) before being bottled in 2015, this expression represents the pinnacle of Glenlivet's traditional craftsmanship. The distillery's signature tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills impart a remarkably bright, floral, and fruity character to the spirit, which then develops deep complexity during its long, undisturbed slumber. Because it is bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration, it offers an unadulterated glimpse into the pure, historic style of Speyside whisky-making, echoing the legendary drams that George Smith smuggled through the glen in the early 19th century.
🍾 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.
🍷 ABV
60.2%