Single Malt The Sample Room Collection 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle but will keep excellently for many years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet 21 Year Old 'The Sample Room Collection' represents a masterclass in wood finishing from one of Speyside's most historic distilleries. This expression is meticulously crafted by finishing the aged single malt in a combination of first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, rare Tronais cognac oak casks, and vintage Colheita port casks. This triple-cask finish imparts layers of rich dried fruits, warm ginger, and toasted oak to the signature bright, floral, and orchard-fruit character of The Glenlivet's spirit, which has been distilled in their iconic lantern-shaped copper stills since George Smith secured the first legal license in the glen in 1824.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
43%