Glenlivet 32 Year Old 1981 (cask 10973) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.6%
- Age
- 32 years
- Price
- £161.11
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Old Wood, Citric, Nutty
- Description
- The Glenlivet's 1981 vintage, distilled in December and matured for 33 years before bottling at cask strength in February 2014, represents Speyside craftsmanship at its peak. Decades in oak have developed the distillery's characteristic fruit-forward profile into a mature, layered whisky. The cask strength presentation captures the full complexity of aging without dilution. A collector's dram for serious enthusiasts who value rare vintages and the character that only three decades of maturation can deliver.
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Glenlivet 32 Year Old 1981 (cask 10973) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a 32-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.6% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Glenlivet's 1981 vintage, distilled in December and matured for 33 years before bottling at cask strength in February 2014, represents Speyside craftsmanship at its peak. Decades in oak have developed the distillery's characteristic fruit-forward profile into a mature, layered whisky. The cask strength presentation captures the full complexity of aging without dilution. A collector's dram for serious enthusiasts who value rare vintages and the character that only three decades of maturation can deliver.
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