New Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve Solera Vatted<\/strong> \u2013 To craft this exceptional liquid, the casks \u2013 Ex-Sherry, American Oak and Traditional Oak \u2013 are brought together in a Solera Vat. The Vat is never emptied, a process which creates a rich and intense whisky, developing greater complexity year on year. A high concentration of first fill American oak casks bring a creaminess and honeyed sweetness to this expression, which has a unique velvety character.<\/p>\n New Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve Small Batch<\/strong> – Each unique batch of this exclusive expression, is created with individually selected casks, chosen from the collection of whiskies maturing in The Glenlivet warehouses. Every single cask is nosed prior to the final selection and the finest first fill ex-Sherry and American Oak casks are combined with Traditional Oak casks to create an exceptional malt, with subtle notes of fruit and delicate spiciness. It is then bottled and released in Small Batches, each with a unique batch number.<\/p>\n The intricacy of triple cask maturation demands an unrivalled expertise that is delivered by Master Distiller, Alan Winchester who comments: \u201cThe Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve range is a collection of exceptional single malt whiskies that marries the craft of the cask and the craft of flavour whilst maintaining the distinct floral characteristics of \u2018the single malt that started it all\u2019. A range of this nature can only be created with exceptional quality casks, industry leading expertise and a forward looking mind set; it is an honour that every bottle bears my name.\u201d<\/p>\n Each expression retains the distinctive shape of The Glenlivet bottle and is presented in clear glass to reveal\u00a0the alluring gold colouring, used to reinforce the quality credentials of the liquid. The new signifier for The\u00a0Glenlivet, the iconic Packhorse Bridge which crosses the River Livet, features on the bottle \u2018cartouche\u2019 as a\u00a0symbol of authenticity and heritage.<\/p>\n Furthering the premium mark through to the packaging, the range is presented in a luxury carton containing\u00a0tasting notes and is completed with a bold symbol to signify the three types of wood and the multi-layered\u00a0characters of the whisky.<\/p>\n Each path of The Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve range bears the signature of Alan Winchester, the guarantor of\u00a0The Glenlivet, carrying forward George Smith\u2019s original vision with a personal invitation to embark on three\u00a0exclusive journeys, now and into the future.<\/p>\n Nikki Burgess, The Glenlivet Brand Director, said: \u201cMaster Distiller\u2019s Reserve has proven to be a huge success at\u00a0Global Travel Retail. It has been a natural next step for us to extend this into a permanent travel retail exclusive\u00a0range to further our credentials in the super premium whisky category. International travellers are a specific\u00a0group with a thirst for innovation and exclusivity and The Glenlivet is in prime position to deliver this.\u201d<\/p>\n International whisky expert, Gavin D Smith, has been one of the first in the world to try the two new expressions\u00a0and commented: \u201cThese two new additions to The Glenlivet Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve range continue the great\u00a0work begun by Alan Winchester with the original Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve expression, which itself expanded\u00a0upon and enhanced aspects of the unique The Glenlivet house style, through the use of three different cask\u00a0types during maturation.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Glenlivet Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve Small Batch Reserve is extremely quaffable, with a complex, characterful\u00a0and engaging flavour profile, while the quintessential fruity characteristics of The Glenlivet are spiced up and\u00a0given additional depth and dimensions in the Master Distiller\u2019s Reserve Solera Vatted.\u201d<\/p>\n TASTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/p>\n THE GLENLIVET MASTER DISTILLER\u2019S RESERVE<\/strong> THE GLENLIVET MASTER DISTILLER\u2019S RESERVE SOLERA VATTED<\/strong> THE GLENLIVET MASTER DISTILLER\u2019S RESERVE SMALL BATCH<\/strong> Track down The Glenlivet\u00a0in duty free and travel retail worldwide with www.dutyfreehunter.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter for more news @dutyfreehunter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nRRP: From US$52
\nColour: Bright and lively gold
\nNose: Full and bursting with ripe, fruity pear and soft fudge aromas. Incredibly sweet and smooth
\nPalate: Fruity pear flavours with a spicy orange marmalade tang
\nFinish: Creamy and smooth with marzipan and fresh hazelnuts<\/p>\n
\nRRP: From US$75
\nColour: Gentle Amber
\nNose: Bursting with ripe, orchard fruit aromas, and gentle notes of creamy, soft caramel
\nPalate: A luxurious, velvety character, with a honeyed sweetness and flavours of juicy pears
\nFinish: Balanced and complex<\/p>\n
\nRRP: From US$150
\nColour: Amber, with hints of copper
\nNose: Subtle fruit notes of peaches in syrup, with a hint of\u00a0ginger spiciness
\nPalate: Perfectly balanced, with warm, fruity, orange marmalade\u00a0flavours, and subtle notes of vanilla and liquorice
\nFinish: Long, with hints of spiciness<\/p>\n![\"Master](\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Master-Distillers-Reserve-Bottles-and-Cases-1024x558.jpg\")