The Glenlivet has brought back its Small Batch Collection with new flavour profiles for each whisky.
The single malt collection’s return has the same aged statements as its inaugural offering – a 17-year-old, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old – but with new flavour profiles developed by The Glenlivet cask master Kevin Balmforth and his team.
Balmforth, who took over as Chivas Brother’s master blender following Sandy Hyslop’s retirement, said: “The Glenlivet Small Batch Collection is a celebration of discovery, inviting whisky appreciators and collectors to explore the extraordinary spectrum of flavours that can be achieved through the meticulous cask combination process.
“The 17-year-old opens with bright apple and citrus notes that develop into a sweet, floral complexity. The 19-year-old brings rich dark fruits and spices, culminating in a sweet, aromatic finish and finally, the 20-year-old delivers luscious orchard fruits and warming spices, creating an incredibly syrupy and fruity experience.
“Together, this collection offers a masterful progression of flavour, allowing specific notes to shine while retaining the inherent character of The Glenlivet.”
Each whisky is bottled at its cask strength and non-chilled-filtered. They are named after the flavour profile imparted by their cask maturation, or cask combination.
The Glenlivet 17 Years Old Wildflower Honey is exclusively matured in first-fill American oak. It retails for RRP €154 (US$179) with 9,900 bottles available.
The Glenlivet 19 Years Old Indulgent Chocolate combines whiskies aged in first-fill American oak, first-fill Sherry and second-fill ex-Scotch barrels. It retails for €220 (US$256), with 3,936 bottles available.
Lastly, The Glenlivet 20 Years Old Orchard Fruitiness is a blend of first-fill American oak, second-fill ex-Scotch, and second-fill American oak hogsheads. Limited to 2,736 bottles, it is priced at €300 (US$349).
The three expressions are available for purchase globally at exclusive retailers and at The Glenlivet’s home in Speyside, Scotland.
