The Glenlivet XXV
The Glenlivet XXV is an exquisite 25-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, celebrated for its exceptional depth and complexity. Finished in rare first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, it offers a luxurious tasting experience with rich notes of dark fruits, spices, chocolate, and oak, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish.
The Glenlivet XXV represents the pinnacle of The Glenlivet's core range, a testament to decades of meticulous maturation and expert craftsmanship. This distinguished single malt Scotch whisky is aged for a quarter-century in a carefully selected combination of oak barrels, with a final finishing period in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts. This unique finishing process imparts a profound richness and complexity, infusing the spirit with layers of dark fruit, warm spices, and decadent chocolate notes. Each batch is individually selected, ensuring consistent quality and a truly opulent character. Presented in a beautiful wooden box, The Glenlivet XXV is a highly sought-after expression for connoisseurs and a perfect choice for marking momentous occasions.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense, deep, and creamy. Aromas of chocolate ganache, plum jam, and Manuka honey are balanced by fresh lemon zest, toasted cinnamon, orange blossom, and hints of exotic wood. Chewy sultanas, morello cherry, dried herbs, and cooked fruits with apple crumble are also present.
Palate: Silky, thick, and smooth. Sweet at first, then releasing a full bouquet of spices including ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Developing notes of dark chocolate, orange peel, figs, cloves, chewy toffee, toasted walnuts, and juicy dried fruits. Some experience subtle notes of caramel, honey, pear, apples, and tinned pineapple.
Recognition
Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (e.g., 2012)
Best Speyside Single Malt (e.g., World Whiskies Awards 2014)
Gold Speyside Single Malt 21 Years and Over (e.g., World Whiskies Awards 2014)
Food Pairings
Creamy camembert and fine, artisanal cheeses
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate
Decadent desserts like chocolate mousse or hazelnut tiramisu
Interesting Facts
The Glenlivet XXV is often a batch-produced whisky, with the batch number sometimes visible on the label.
It debuted in Asia in 2007 and in Europe and the USA a year later.
The distillery, founded in 1824, was the first legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet.
King George IV famously requested and enjoyed illicit Glenlivet whisky during his visit to Scotland in 1822, even before it became a legal distillery.