Single Malt Triple Cask Matured - Rare Cask No 9378/011 Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes.
🍽️ Culinary 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 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.