Glenlivet 2006/2021 Signatory Vintage 14 years old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 62.2%

Four months can make quite a difference where cask strength is concerned. This cask was emptied in April 2021, half a year before its sibling cask from the same distillate, and came out even stronger.

Expert Description

Glenlivet 2006/2021 Signatory Vintage 14 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at cask strength of 62.2%.

The whisky is distilled at The Glenlivet on 12 December 2006 and bottled by Signatory Vintage on 26 April 2021 after 14 years of maturation in a first fill sherry butt (cask no. 901279). It is bottled at natural colour in a limited release of only 598 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense sherry character with dark berries, a touch of roasted nuts and a spiced warmth already noticeable on the nose.

Palate

Rich and full with dark fruit, caramel and a pronounced peppery power that fills the whole palate.

Finish

Long and warm, with the sherry's depth the last thing to fade.

Specifications

Name: 14 Year Old
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 62.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Sherry Butt, Cask No. 901279
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 12.12.2006
Bottled: 26.04.2021
Number of bottles: 598 bottles
EAN: 5021944112982

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 598 bottles from a first fill sherry butt and an unusually high cask strength, this is one of the more sought-after Signatory bottlings of The Glenlivet for collectors chasing powerful single casks.

Did You Know?

A first fill sherry cask, meaning a cask that has only previously held sherry and never whisky before this filling, typically gives a far more intense colour and flavour influence than a refill cask, which explains the deep sherry character in this bottling.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenlivet 2006/2021 Signatory Vintage 14 Year Old

What is a first fill sherry butt?

It is a cask that has only ever held sherry before this whisky filling, giving a stronger colour and flavour influence than a cask that has previously matured whisky.

Is this whisky worth the money?

With only 598 bottles from a first fill sherry cask and an unusually high cask strength of 62.2%, it offers an intensity and rarity that appeals to enthusiasts seeking powerful single casks.

Should this whisky be diluted with water?

At 62.2%, a few drops of water are recommended to open the whisky up and make the powerful sherry notes more accessible.

Why is there a difference in ABV between this and Glenlivet's 16 Year Old Signatory release?

The difference comes from natural evaporation through the cask during maturation, and the evaporation rate varies from cask to cask depending on factors such as the cask's age and storage conditions.

Which glass suits this whisky best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass concentrates the sherry aromas best. See our range of whisky glasses.

Does this whisky suit a collector of independent bottlings?

Yes, the limited quantity, the high cask strength and the first fill sherry cask make it a fitting addition to a collection of Signatory Vintage bottlings.