Single Malt Winchester Collection 50YO Bottled 2016
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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.
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dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted nuts
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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.
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Established in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Glenlivet valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet is legendary as the first licensed distillery in the parish, setting the standard for Speyside single malts. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws its mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and utilizes lantern-shaped copper pot stills to produce a characteristically bright, elegant, and fruity spirit. The Glenlivet is globally renowned for its exceptional wood management, utilizing traditional oak, American white oak, and French Limousin oak casks to age signature expressions such as the 12 Year Old, the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, and the rare Winchester Collection.