Single Malt Winchester Collection 50YO Bottled 2018
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Ready to enjoy now; will remain in peak condition indefinitely when kept sealed and stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, Blue cheese, Roasted nuts
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The Glenlivet Winchester Collection 50 Year Old (Vintage 1967, bottled in 2018) represents the pinnacle of Speyside single malt craftsmanship. This incredibly rare liquid was laid down in 1967 by Captain Bill Smith-Grant, the last distilling descendant of The Glenlivet's founder, George Smith. It matured for half a century under the watchful eyes of generations of master distillers, culminating in its release under the curation of Master Distiller Alan Winchester. Housed in a hand-blown glass decanter designed by Scottish artist Brodie Nairn, this expression speaks to the slow, silent passage of time in the remote Glenlivet valley. The spirit itself is a liquid archive of Speyside history, showing unparalleled complexity born from fifty years of interaction with exceptional oak casks.
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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.