Single Malt Single Cask Edition Sherry Butt Cask No 646 15YO (((Bottled 2017)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; spirits do not mature further in the bottle but will preserve their exceptional character indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet's Single Cask Editions represent the pinnacle of the distillery's craft, offering an unadulterated glimpse into the profound interaction between Speyside spirit and individual casks. This rare expression, aged for 15 years in a single Sherry Butt (Cask No. 646) and bottled in 2017, showcases the intense influence of European oak. Historically, the remote Glenlivet valley was a haven for illicit distillers who drew water from the mineral-rich springs of the region. George Smith famously braved local hostility to secure the first legal license in the parish in 1824, establishing a style defined by bright, elegant fruitiness. This single cask bottling bypasses the traditional blending process, presenting the whisky at cask strength without chill-filtration, allowing the rich, dried-fruit and spiced character of the sherry butt to integrate beautifully with the distillery's signature orchard-fruit profile.
🍾 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