Glenlivet 2006/2022 Signatory Vintage 16 years old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,7%

In August 2006, a cask was filled at The Glenlivet. Sixteen years later, in November 2022, it was emptied again by Signatory Vintage, without a single drop of water added along the way.

Expert Description

Glenlivet 2006/2022 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at cask strength of 60.7%.

The whisky is distilled at The Glenlivet on 15 August 2006 and bottled by the independent bottler Signatory Vintage on 23 November 2022 after 16 years of maturation in a sherry butt (cask no. 900800). It is bottled at natural colour and without chill filtration, preserving the full character of the cask and the whisky's natural structure. Only 626 bottles were drawn from this single cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep sherry character with dark dried fruit, a touch of leather and a spiced undertone of oak.

Palate

Full and intense with sherry sweetness, dark chocolate and a pronounced peppery heat from the high strength.

Finish

Long and spiced, with the sherry sweetness the last thing to fade.

Specifications

Name: 16 Year Old
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 60.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry Butt, Cask No. 900800
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 15.08.2006
Bottled: 23.11.2022
Number of bottles: 626 bottles
EAN: 5021944121366

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Full-bodied · Spiced · Powerful

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single cask release from Signatory Vintage with only 626 bottles and a high cask strength, this is the type of release collectors of independent Glenlivet bottlings typically keep an eye on.

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers and has, since 1988, specialised in selecting single casks that often differ markedly from the more uniform core ranges of the distilleries themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenlivet 2006/2022 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Old

What do the numbers 2006/2022 in the name mean?

The numbers show the distillation year and the bottling year. The whisky was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2022, giving 16 years of maturation.

Is this whisky worth the money?

With only 626 bottles from a single sherry cask, bottled at natural colour and cask strength, it offers an intensity and rarity that stands well apart from The Glenlivet's broad core range.

What does natural colour mean on a whisky?

It means no caramel colouring has been added, so the bottle's colour comes entirely from the cask the whisky matured in.

Should this whisky be diluted with water?

At 60.7%, a few drops of water can usefully open the whisky up and make the sherry-driven aromas easier to pick out.

Which glass suits a cask strength whisky like this best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass is ideal for concentrating the aromas. See our range of whisky glasses.

How does a Signatory Vintage bottling differ from an official Glenlivet release?

Signatory Vintage selects and bottles single casks independently of the distillery, often at a higher strength and without added colour, giving a rawer, more cask-driven expression than most official releases.