{"id":33716,"date":"2018-06-25T15:58:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T14:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=33716"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:38:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:38:37","slug":"glenlivet-takes-cognac-adventure-launch-new-cask-finish-edition-duty-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/glenlivet-takes-cognac-adventure-launch-new-cask-finish-edition-duty-free\/","title":{"rendered":"The Glenlivet takes a cognac adventure with launch of new cask finish edition in duty-free"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Glenlivet Captain\u2019s Reserve – an exciting new Single Malt will roll out across Asia & Dubai Duty Free this year after successfully launching in Changi Duty Free.<\/p>\n


\nThroughout the creative world, a finishing touch can be the defining characteristic to a piece of work and can add a different perspective. The world of Single Malt whisky is no different.<\/p>\n

LANDING IN ASIA DUTY FREE<\/strong>
\nThe Glenlivet, the definitive Single Malt Scotch whisky, is exploring how the finish can create impactful new journeys of discovery. This brand-new expression, that is currently available in Singapore Changi Airport<\/a> before being rolled out in Asia, as well as Dubai Duty Free<\/a> later this year, pays homage to the importance of the finish, much like many craftsmen, whose finishing touches add a wholly new perspective. The Glenlivet Captain\u2019s Reserve is a beautiful new Single Malt whisky selectively finished in high-quality cognac casks, offering an adventurous new taste exploration.<\/p>\n

AN INNOVATIVE JOURNEY OF TASTE<\/strong>
\nCaptain\u2019s Reserve maintains the distillery\u2019s long tradition of pushing boundaries through innovation and is the result of a long period of flavour and cask experimentation. Much like an artist\u2019s finishing touches to their work that can result in an entirely different creative journey, here, The Glenlivet has created a rich new expression that provides an innovative journey of taste \u2013 an industry first for a major Single Malt brand. The influence of cognac casks in the finishing process, results in a stunning Single Malt that borrows cognac\u2019s luxurious flavour and marries it perfectly with the distinctly Speyside style that is The Glenlivet\u2019s trademark. The cognac cask adds a raisin-rich and intense flavour that is perfectly blended with the creamy fruity smoothness of The Glenlivet house style.<\/p>\n

A TRIBUTE TO THE CAPTAIN<\/strong>
\nCaptain\u2019s Reserve is a tribute to Captain William Smith Grant, great-grandson of George Smith, founder of The Glenlivet, whose name adorns every bottle. The Captain not only fought in the First World War in France, but went on to fight for The Glenlivet, guiding the distillery through the difficult Prohibition years and leading the Single Malt Scotch whisky revival in the UK and the US.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know whisky drinkers and in particular, Single Malt drinkers, are becoming increasingly adventurous when it comes to seeking out new and interesting flavours,\u201d comments Alan Winchester, The Glenlivet Master Distiller. \u201cSo, we decided to set ourselves a challenge, to create something exciting and daring to provoke the evolving taste of The Glenlivet\u2019s consumers, Captain\u2019s Reserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alan Winchester continues describing the fine-tuning skill that creates the perfect finish: \u201cIt\u2019s an art form. After maturing the whisky in a combination of American Oak and ex-Sherry Oak casks for many years and selectively finishing it in ex-Cognac casks, we\u2019ve mastered the delicate but delicious balance between the influence of the finish and The Glenlivet signature style. Captain\u2019s Reserve offers whisky drinkers the opportunity to broaden their Single Malt Scotch repertoire, and to try something new, creating a whole new taste experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Glenlivet Captain\u2019s Reserve will be available across Asia and Dubai Travel Retail later this year at the RSP of $70 per litre.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve debuts in duty-free with DFS<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n