Single Malt XXV Batch No 0910A 25YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not age or improve further in the bottle.
🍽️ 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, showcasing the sublime marriage of time, wood, and traditional Speyside craftsmanship. Originating from the wild and isolated glen of the River Livet, where founder George Smith once risked his life to distill illegally before obtaining the parish's first legal license in 1824, this expression is crafted from whiskies aged for a minimum of a quarter-century. The spirit undergoes its final maturation in individually selected first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. This finishing process wraps the signature bright, floral, and orchard-fruit character of The Glenlivet in a luxurious blanket of rich chocolate, toasted nuts, and warm baking spices, creating a deeply complex and historic single malt.
🍾 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%