21 years. Archive. The Glenlivet the apex of The Glenlivets standard age-stated range, produced in bespoke small batches where every individual cask is nosed and approved before inclusion a level of selection rigor above the standard 18 Year batch maturation program.

The Archive designation signals a higher-level curation process: rather than vatting a consistent pool of American and European oak casks at scale, the 21 Year Archive identifies a smaller group of individually approved casks that meet a more demanding quality threshold. The complex combination of cask types American and European oak, first and second fill produces richness and intensity that 21 years of maturation provides the structure to carry.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe peach, tropical fruit, vanilla, almond, butterscotch
• Palate: Chocolate orange, dried apricot, cinnamon, warm oak
• Finish: Long, complex, warming spice and fruit

Specs

• Distillery: The Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1824)
• Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Small Batch
• Age: 21 years
• Production: Bespoke small batches, each cask individually approved
• ABV: 43%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Archive designation? The Glenlivets name for the 21 Years bespoke small batch production approach every cask individually nosed and approved before inclusion, a more selective process than standard batch maturation. The Archive suggests preserved, curated quality from a specific tier of the distillerys warehouse.
• Is this the top of The Glenlivet standard range? Yes the 21 Year Archive is the highest standard age statement in The Glenlivets ongoing range, above the 18 Year. The 25 Year (also available) sits above it in the ultra-premium tier.

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