Single Malt Winchester Collection 50YO (((Bottled 2016)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
Ready to enjoy upon release, this ultra-aged spirit does not mature further in the bottle and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright in a cool, dark environment.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted nuts
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Glenlivet Winchester Collection 50 Year Old, bottled in 2016, represents the pinnacle of Scotch whisky craftsmanship, serving as a liquid time capsule from 1966. This precious spirit was originally laid down by Captain Bill Smith Grant, the last distilling descendant of the distillery's founder, George Smith, and was carefully guarded over five decades before being released under the watchful eye of Master Distiller Alan Winchester. Housed in a spectacular hand-blown glass decanter, this extraordinary single malt speaks of Speyside's slow, patient maturation. Over fifty years in a single European oak cask has imparted a majestic complexity, blending the distillery's signature bright, orchard-fruit character with deep, dark notes of molasses, toasted raisins, and rich, resinous oak. It stands as a monument to Scotch whisky history, bridging generations of master distillers.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
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.
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
43%