The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1964 isnamed after Alan Winchester, Master Distiller of The Glenlivet, and is the first release from the exclusive collection.
Captain Bill Smith Grant, the last descendant of The Glenlivet’s founder, George Smith laid down a specially selected cask in 1964 which has since been ageing in a single ex bourbon hogshead cask made of American Oak
The decanter style bottle is designed by Scottish glass artists Nichola Burns and Brodie Nairn (GLASSTORM) and the jewel-like stopper was designed by silversmith Richard Fox. The design combines precious materials such as rose gold, and is crowned with a ‘Cairngorm Stone’, often known as “The Whisky Stone” as a result of its unique colouring. The bottle is housed in a bespoke cabinet by award-winning furniture maker, John Galvin.
The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1964 expression was bottled on 17th June 2014 at cask strength of 42.3% ABV with only 100 bottles released globally.
A rare tasting of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection 1964 was led by Laura Hay. In the glass, the whisky exhibits a rich golden hue and has a rich aroma of orchard fruit, pears with oak sweetness followed by sweet raisin notes. The palate is vibrant with luscious ripe orchard fruit, creamy toffee, a hint of spice, white pepper and heathered honey. The finish is smooth and luxurious and like most older whiskies, does not linger too long on the palate. Overall, a luxurious dram which displays characteristics of long ageing yet retains The Glenlivet character.
The Glenlivet Winchester Collection 1964 is priced at AUD $25,000.
This article was originally published on October 20, 2014 on our sister website Gourmantic.
