Single Malt XXV Batch No 0220F
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Livet Valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet holds historic distinction as the first legally licensed distillery in the parish following the 1823 Excise Act. Today part of Chivas Brothers under Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and employs tall, lantern-shaped copper pot stills to achieve a remarkably light and refined distillation. The Glenlivet is celebrated for setting the benchmark of classic Speyside single malt whisky, defined by a smooth, fruit-forward profile laden with orchard apples, delicate floral tones, and subtle oak, as showcased in acclaimed expressions ranging from its iconic 12 Year Old to rare editions in the Winchester and Cellar Collections.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
43%