Glenlivet The Master Distiller's Reserve
Solera Vatted (1 Litre)
Glenlivet The Master Distiller's Reserve
"The Master Distiller's Reserve Range is a collection of exceptional single malt whiskies that marries the craft of the cask and the craft of the flavour" - Alan Winchester, Master Distiller.
Spending time in the Solera Vat is what gives this expression its truly exceptional character. Alan Winchester (Glenlivet's Master Distiller) first triple cask matures the spirit in traditional oak, American first-fill and ex-sherry casks. He then selects the best of these casks to transfer to the Solera Vat. The Vat, which is never emptied, creates a rich whisky that develops in intensity and complexity every year.
One of the giant Speyside distilleries, Glenlivet had a humble beginning as a farm called Minmore, purchased by George Smith in 1858 who then established a distillery on the remote site. Stripping equipment from the closure of 2 other distilleries (Cairngorm, Upper Drummin), the renamed Glenlivet distillery sparks into life in 1859 and has gone from strength to strength since. The Glenlivet helped establish Speyside as a leading source of whisky and inspired others to use its name. Today, it is one of the biggest, if not the biggest in Scotland – engaged in an eternal struggle with Glenfiddich for bragging rights. Around 21 million litres are produced annually, which gives the distillery an incredible array of whiskies and a worldwide reach. Owned by Pernod Ricard, there are now 3 still rooms contained 14 pairs of stills; an incredible sight if you’re able to visit its remote location near Ballindalloch.
