Single Malt The Distillery Reserve Collection Single Cask Edition 1st Fill Barrel No 100302 14YO Bottled 2020
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As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy upon release, remaining in peak condition for decades when stored properly.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, smoked salmon
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The Distillery Reserve Collection from The Glenlivet represents the pinnacle of the distillery's craft, showcasing rare, single cask expressions bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration. This specific 14-year-old release, drawn from First-Fill Barrel No. 100302 and bottled in 2020, offers a pure, unadulterated look into the Speyside distillery's signature style. Historically, George Smith's valley distillery defied local rivals and eventually secured the first legal license in the parish in 1824. The use of lantern-shaped copper pot stills imparts a famously bright, floral, and fruity character to the spirit. Aging in a first-fill barrel ensures maximum wood interaction, infusing the mature spirit with rich vanilla, coconut, and sweet spice notes derived directly from the pristine oak.
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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.