Single Malt Single Cask Edition Blethermen No 70154 16YO Bottled 2016
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is stable and does not mature further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely.
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smoked salmon, aged cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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This rare single cask release from The Glenlivet is steeped in the rich history of Speyside's legendary whisky smugglers. Named 'Blethermen' after a historic location along the old smuggling trails through the Glenlivet valley, this expression celebrates the rugged heritage of the region. Distilled in the iconic lantern-shaped copper pot stills that define the distillery's elegant, fruity style, this single malt was matured for 16 years in a single hand-selected American oak cask (Cask No. 70154) before being bottled in 2016. Because it is an unblended single cask bottling, it offers a pure snapshot of a specific moment in the distillery's maturation history, delivering rich notes of ripe orchard fruits, soft vanilla, sweet honey, and gentle oak spices.
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Established in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Glenlivet valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet is legendary as the first licensed distillery in the parish, setting the standard for Speyside single malts. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws its mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and utilizes lantern-shaped copper pot stills to produce a characteristically bright, elegant, and fruity spirit. The Glenlivet is globally renowned for its exceptional wood management, utilizing traditional oak, American white oak, and French Limousin oak casks to age signature expressions such as the 12 Year Old, the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, and the rare Winchester Collection.