Single Malt XXV Batch No 0111B 25YO
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Ready to enjoy upon release, and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
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Dark chocolate tart, blue cheese, roasted venison
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The Glenlivet XXV (25 Year Old) represents the pinnacle of Speyside single malt craftsmanship, showcasing a quarter-century of patient maturation. This expression is finished in individually selected first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, which layer rich, dark chocolate and dried fruit notes over the distillery's signature bright, floral, and orchard-fruit character. The heritage of The Glenlivet is steeped in Scottish folklore; founder George Smith famously carried hair-trigger pistols to defend his legally licensed distillery from angry illicit distillers in the remote Glenlivet valley. The XXV is a tribute to this enduring spirit of defiance and excellence, offering an incredibly complex, velvety texture and a long, warming finish.
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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.