A refined and exceptionally smooth expression, crafted from a harmonious blend of high-quality Single Grain, enriched with Single Malt and Single Pot Still whiskey. On the nose, inviting hints of tropical fruits and vanilla set the tone, while the palate unfolds with layered notes of malt sweetness, dark chocolate, and subtle touches of toffee fudge and cinnamon. Matured and finished in a distinctive combination of bourbon, Marsala, and sherry casks, this triple cask process imparts depth, balance, and complexity, culminating in a mellow, lingering finish that showcases both sophistication and character.
In Scots, a "Deacon" is an adept and proficient master tradesman. The Deacon stands as an homage to craftsmanship in all its forms. Created by expert distillers, it brings together single malts from Islay and Speyside, uniting peaty coastal smoke with a softer, bonfire-like mainland character. On the nose, notes of charred orange, sweet malty biscuits, and woodsmoke emerge, followed by juicy orange, delicate spice, and tangy peat on the palate, finishing long, smooth, and gently sweet with lingering smoke. Distilled in traditional copper pot stills, whose glow inspires the whisky's striking, ornate bottle stamped with its iconic mascot, The Deacon presents an unconventional yet balanced expression.
This whisky has, unusually, been distilled using peated malted barley. The GlenDronach 'peated' pays homage to the peat historically used to dry malted barley in the traditional floor maltings. Matured in bourbon casks followed by a second period of maturation in the finest Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks.
Representing The Glenlivet's signature style, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old single malt is first matured in traditional oak, before spending time in American oak casks that impart notes of vanilla and gives the whisky its distinctive smoothness. The mineral-rich water that comes from Josie's Well helps form the flavours during mashing and fermentation, whilst the specific height and width of the copper stills add a delicate yet complex character. Smooth, balanced, fruity - an invitation to indulgence in liquid form.
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old is a warm and inviting single malt, it offers a rich, exotic character, crafted through selective finishing in French Limousin oak casks. Through the French oak, the fruity house style of The Glenlivet is complemented by refined nutty notes, rich mango, and a delightful hint of cinnamon spice. The 15 Year Old single malt whisky is meticulously matured to achieve a unique, pleasing spiciness without overpowering its refined character.
The Glenlivet Captain's Reserve shines as a proud celebration of their Speyside craft, taking you on a golden adventure that begins with the finish. Inspired by Captain Bill Smith Grant, great grandson of Founder George Smith, the luscious liquid finds its unique honey and spicy notes through its journey from bourbon and sherry casks to a selective finish in casks that previously held Cognac. Bursting in sweet and fruity aromas, discover a combination of raisin-rich and signature citrus notes married with the creamy smoothness of The Glenlivet.
To truly capture the essence of George Smith's vision, The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve has been created using the time-honoured distillation methods that he introduced so long ago. Made with water from the same crystal-clear mountain streams, in the same cold, pure air, The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills. Boasting the classic flavours of The Glenlivet bound up in a creamy, smooth texture, this expression is our tribute to the one who started it all.
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is a tribute to their visionary founder, George Smith, a trailblazer whose courage and craft established a legacy of scotch whisky making in Speyside. This single malt whisky is matured in traditional oak and first-fill American oak casks, offering a creamy, smooth palate brimming with the fruity, vibrant character at the heart of The Glenlivet.