Single Malt Single Cask Edition Sherry Butt No 54309 15YO (((Bottled 2018)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle is stable and can be kept indefinitely unopened; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
This rare single cask expression from The Glenlivet showcases the distillery's exceptional spirit aged exclusively in a single European oak Sherry butt (Cask No. 54309) for 15 years before being bottled in 2018. The Glenlivet's history is steeped in the lore of the wild Glenlivet valley, where George Smith famously carried a pair of hair-trigger pistols to protect his distillery from jealous illicit distillers after becoming the first to obtain a legal license in 1824. While the distillery is famous for its smooth, floral, and fruity signature style, this limited single cask release offers a deeper, more robust dimension. The influence of the Sherry butt imparts rich notes of dried dark fruits, warm baking spices, and toasted nuts, beautifully complementing the bright, orchard-fruit character of the distillery's classic lantern-shaped copper pot still distillate.
🍾 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.