Single Malt XXV Batch No 0111B 25YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate tart, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
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.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley
🍷 ABV
43%