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The Glenlivet has launched a third expression for its Nàdurra range, Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish. This is the first release in the series to have a subtle, smoky taste profile, having been finished in American oak casks that have previously held heavily-peated Scotch whisky.
Bottled at 61.5% ABV (cask strength), The Glenlivet Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish is inspired by the production processes used at The Glenlivet Distillery by its founder, George Smith, who originally used peat smoke to dry the malted barley. Finished in peated casks, the classic, smooth and fruity house style that has made the range so famous has been enriched with gentle, aromatic smoky notes, to offer a brand new The Glenlivet experience to whisky enthusiasts. A different version of this expression will also be available in Global Travel Retail at a lower 48% ABV.
Available in nine domestic markets, including USA and France, and Global Travel Retail from October 2015 at $89 (or local equivalent), the release follows the launch of The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso and The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Selection in 2014.
Alan Winchester, Master Distiller at The Glenlivet, commented, “I’m delighted to present the purest expression of The Glenlivet, which pays homage to the distillery’s legendary past. Nàdurra captures the original passion behind George Smith’s distillery, which inspires us to create new flavour journeys for consumers so his spirit remains alive today. The Glenlivet Nàdurra Peated Whisky Cask Finish demonstrates this beautifully, with its warming mouthfeel, swirls of vanilla cream and subtle traces of tangy smoke, and I hope that whisky enthusiasts now and in the future enjoy this rare taste that echoes of the past.”
