Product Description:
A quarter century of Glenlivet—layered, lush, and unmistakably indulgent. The Glenlivet 25 Year Old from The Sample Room Collection is a showcase of precision ageing and finishing. Matured in traditional oak before being fully finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Tronçais Oak Cognac casks, this rare Speyside release layers decadence atop the distillery’s hallmark smooth and fruity style. It's Glenlivet, deep in its prime.
PX Sherry brings plush sweetness—think fig, blood orange and plum jam—while the Cognac oak lends spice, warmth and toasted complexity. Expect aromas of chocolate ganache and Manuka honey, a palate rich with ginger, charred pineapple, and citrus zest, and a lingering finish that keeps you coming back. Every element is polished, every detail considered.
Refined yet expressive, this is Glenlivet in slow motion—designed for savouring.
The Maker
Founded in 1824, The Glenlivet was the vision of George Smith, the first man in Speyside to obtain a legal distilling licence at a time when illicit whisky production defined the region. In naming his distillery after the valley of the River Livet — “the smooth-flowing one” — Smith tied his whisky to place, setting a benchmark for Speyside’s now-famous style. His spirit, celebrated for its clarity and fruit-driven character, quickly became the whisky that others sought to imitate, forcing legal protections around the name by the late 19th century.
Today, The Glenlivet remains under the stewardship of Chivas Brothers, part of Pernod Ricard, producing millions of litres annually while still anchored in the traditions George Smith pioneered. From its core 12 Year Old to limited reserves, the distillery continues to define Speyside whisky for a global audience.
Philosophy
The Glenlivet’s story has always been one of quiet defiance and forward motion. Where others smuggled, George Smith chose legitimacy, setting a precedent for transparency and quality that reshaped the industry. That pioneering spirit endures — from experiments with barley seeds sent into orbit, to championing new ways of enjoying single malt in cocktails, The Glenlivet balances respect for heritage with a drive to innovate.
At its core, the distillery’s philosophy is about shaping whisky that carries both place and time: smooth, fruity, unmistakably Speyside, yet never static. It is a whisky that honours its valley, its founder’s resolve, and the generations of drinkers who continue to seek its unmistakable character.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Sweet and spiced
Chocolate ganache, plum jam and honey with cinnamon and citrus zest.
PALATE
– Lush and warming
Sweet fig, blood orange and ginger layered over toasted oak and charred pineapple.
FINISH
– Long and silky
Sweet, gently spiced, with a soft Cognac warmth.
Finer Details:
Style - Scotch Whisky
Country - Scotland
Region - Speyside
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 43%
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