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<span>Distillery Labels</span> Smith's Glenlivet

Distillery Labels Smith's Glenlivet

21 Years Old, Strength 43%

Status: Available

Product Information

COLOUR

Golden amber.

Body

Medium to full.

Finish

Long and smooth.

Cask Type

Refill Sherry and Bourbon casks.

Style

Aged, yet mellow with delicate aromas.

Tasting Note

AROMA without water

Sherry influences, with a hint of liquorice and toasted almonds. A stewed figs fruity edge remains.

TASTE without water

Burst of chilli spices, becomes more creamy with hints of chocolate emerging. Exotic fruit influences linger.

AROMA with water

Very fruity - ripe tropical fruits, with a pronounced Sherry nose.

TASTE with water

Some hints of black pepper, with a fruity edge - cooked apple, some chocolate emerges.

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Discover more about the Distillery

Region: Speyside

Status: Operational

Owner: Chivas Brothers

Founded: 1815

Location: Ballindalloch.

Water Source: Josie's Well.

Glenlivet

The origins of Glenlivet Distillery can be traced back to 1815 but it is well known that illicit distilling was going on long before then. In 1817 George Smith leased some land at Upper Drumin Farm, where he continued illicit distilling to supplement his crofters wage. During 1823 an Excise Act was pushed through by the Duke of Gordon - Smiths's landlord - to stop illicit distilling. Gordon then persuaded Smith to take out the first licence and he also helped to set up the distillery at Drumin. Due to the success of Glenlivet, a number of distilleries in the region appended the name Glenlivet to their own. In 1880 J.G. Smith took legal action and the court ruled that there was only one 'The Glenlivet'.

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