Single Malt The Distillery Reserve Collection Single Cask Edition 1st Fill Barrel No 100302 14YO (((Bottled 2020)))
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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