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Rare Vintage Glenlivet 1946
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Nature
Spirit
Family
Whiskey
Type
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Alcohol by volume
40
Designation
Protected geographical indication (PGI)
Winemaking notes
In partnership with each respective distillery, all whiskies in our 'Rare Vintage' range are
uniquely labelled. In years gone by many of these unique designs were used ‘officially’
to bottle the whisky under licence from the distillery. Today these trusted relationships
with distillers enables Gordon & MacPhail to bottle exclusive vintages of single malt at
various strengths all with their unique distillery label
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' landlord to stop
illicit distilling. Gordon then persuaded Smith to take out the first licence and he also
h elped 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".
Tasting notes
The delicate nose of this medium
bodied
ancient Speysider is a perfumed delight
building into an enchanting vanilla
spiciness. Smooth and mellow fruity
flavours coat the palate and mingle with
subtle herbal influences that culminate
in a light smoke lingering finish.
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