The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (cask 96404) - Auchvaich
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.7%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted
- Description
- The Glenlivet's Auchvaich single cask, aged 18 years and bottled in March 2016, represents a rare snapshot of Speyside character from cask 96404. This limited release of 588 bottles captures the distillery's signature elegance: orchard fruit, honeyed malt, and subtle oak influence.
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The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (cask 96404) - Auchvaich is a 18-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, old wood, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Glenlivet's Auchvaich single cask, aged 18 years and bottled in March 2016, represents a rare snapshot of Speyside character from cask 96404. This limited release of 588 bottles captures the distillery's signature elegance: orchard fruit, honeyed malt, and subtle oak influence.
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