Distillery
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet is a renowned Scottish producer of single malt Scotch whisky, known for its smooth, fruity style typical of Speyside. Founded as a licensed distillery in 1824, it is now part of the Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard family.
- Ballindalloch (parish of Glenlivet) · Speyside · United Kingdom (Scotland)
- Since 1824
The story
The Glenlivet originates in the Livet Valley, Speyside: George Smith obtained the first legal licence to distil in the parish of Glenlivet in 1824. During the 19th century the name was protected and consolidated (registration of the name and defence of the product's identity). In the 20th century the brand expanded internationally; today production and brand management are handled within Chivas Brothers, part of the spirits sector. In recent years The Glenlivet has launched experimental collections (Sample Room Collection) and expanded its lineup and finishing practices.
Production philosophy
Combine tradition and innovation: preserve George Smith's original 'smooth & fruity' house style while pursuing careful cask-finishing experiments and barrel selection to reveal new facets of the single malt.
Territory
Livet Valley, Speyside, Ballindalloch area, Moray, Scotland.
Production method
The Glenlivet declares a multi-stage process that includes malting, milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation and maturation. The single malt is made from 100% malted barley, local spring water and yeast; distillation takes place in copper pot stills.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills; a declared multi-stage production process (malting, milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation).
Ageing
Maturation in oak casks with practices of selective finishing and ageing in various barrel types to achieve distinct aromatic profiles.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Ballindalloch (parish of Glenlivet)
- Categories
- whisky
- single malt
- Speyside single malt
- single malt scotch whisky
- premium single malt
- Raw materials
- malted barley
- spring water (Josie’s Well / local springs)
- yeast
- Casks and ageing vessels
- ex-bourbon barrels (American oak)
- ex-sherry barrels (Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez)
- French oak Limousin
- Tronçais oak (ex-cognac barrels)
- vintage Colheita barrels (port)
- ex-cognac barrels
- finishing in selected casks depending on the expression
- Representative products
- Whisky Glenlivet 15 Years French Oak Reserve 70cl
- Whisky Glenlivet 18Y 70cl
- Whisky Glenlivet 21Y Archive 70cl Wood
- Whisky Glenlivet 25Y 70cl Wood
- Whisky Glenlivet Founder's Reserve 70cl - Gift box
- 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl - The Glenlivet
- 15 Years Old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky - The Glenlivet
- Whisky The Glenlivet 18Yo - 70cl
- Whisky The Glenlivet Founder - 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1824 by George Smith; first licensed distillery in the parish of Glenlivet.
- Distinct house style: smooth, fruity and well balanced, typical of Speyside.
- Sample Room Collection: creative programme for high-end finishes and limited releases (e.g. 18, 21, 25 years).
- Part of Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard at corporate level.
- Pioneering use of French Limousin oak for some expressions.
Products from The Glenlivet
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