Single Malt Triple Cask Matured - Rare Cask No 9378/011 (((Bottled 2019)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet's legacy is deeply rooted in the wild, remote hills of Speyside, where George Smith famously risked his life to distill what would become Scotland's most celebrated single malt. Long before receiving the parish's first legal license in 1824, Smith's smooth, elegant spirit was so coveted that even King George IV demanded it by name during his historic 1822 visit to Edinburgh. This rare Triple Cask Matured expression represents the pinnacle of the distillery's wood management. By marrying spirits aged in three distinct cask types—typically traditional oak, American white oak, and ex-sherry casks—the liquid achieves an extraordinary depth. The unique lantern-shaped copper pot stills, designed by George Smith himself, ensure a light, fruity, and floral distillate that interacts beautifully with the wood, resulting in a complex, multi-layered whisky of exceptional character.
🍾 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