Single Malt XXV Batch No 0220F
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if stored properly; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
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The Glenlivet XXV (25 Year Old) represents the pinnacle of the distillery's core range, a majestic single malt Scotch whisky that marries decades of traditional oak aging with a meticulous finishing period in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Born in the wild, mist-shrouded hills of Speyside, where George Smith famously defied local smugglers to secure the region's first legal distilling license in 1824, this expression is crafted using the distillery's signature lantern-shaped copper pot stills. These tall stills encourage maximum copper contact, imparting an incredibly elegant and fruity character to the spirit. Over a quarter of a century, the whisky develops a profound complexity, absorbing the rich, nutty, and dried-fruit influences of the Spanish sherry wood. Each batch, including Batch No 0220F, is individually monitored and finished, resulting in a luxurious tapestry of dark chocolate, warm spices, toasted nuts, and sweet sultanas.
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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.