Single Malt The Distillery Reserve Collection Single Cask Edition 1st Fill Barrel No 100302 14YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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 of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet holds historic distinction as the first legally licensed distillery in the parish following the 1823 Excise Act. Today part of Chivas Brothers under Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and employs tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills to achieve a remarkably light and refined distillation. The Glenlivet is celebrated for setting the benchmark of classic Speyside single malt whisky, defined by a smooth, fruit-forward profile laden with orchard apples, delicate floral tones, and subtle oak, as showcased in acclaimed expressions ranging from its iconic 12 Year Old to rare editions in the Winchester and Cellar Collections.