Unblended All Malt Scotch Special Export Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle is stable indefinitely and does not mature further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenlivet's 'Unblended All Malt' Scotch Special Export Reserve is a fascinating liquid time capsule from the mid-20th century. Before the term 'Single Malt' became the global standard, distilleries used 'Unblended All Malt' to distinguish their pure malt spirits from the ubiquitous blended Scotch whiskies of the era. This historic bottling represents the pioneering era of Speyside's global export expansion. Crafted using the distillery's signature lantern-shaped copper pot stills and mineral-rich water from Josie's Well, this expression captures the classic, elegant Speyside character of yesteryear. It is celebrated for its bright, orchard-fruit profile, delicate floral notes, and a gentle honeyed sweetness derived from traditional oak cask aging.
🍾 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