Glenlivet Nordic Single Cask 2017 Creag an Innean Single Speyside Malt Whisky 61,2%

High above the Glenlivet valley sits a hill that once mattered a great deal to smugglers. Creag An Innean gave them a view over the road south, and an edge over the excisemen.

Expert Description

Glenlivet Nordic Single Cask 2017 Creag An Innean is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, drawn from a single Oloroso sherry cask at cask strength of 61.2%.

The whisky is a distillery bottling from The Glenlivet, released specifically for the Scandinavian market, with only 618 bottles from this one Spanish Oloroso sherry cask (cask no. 58013). The name Creag An Innean refers to a hill near the distillery that, in the 19th century, served as a lookout point for whisky smugglers heading south to the market in Dundee, a place from which they could watch for excisemen and plan their routes well in advance.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A rich aroma of sweet dates and sherry-soaked raisins, carried by spiced oak and liquorice, with caramel, toffee, candied orange peel and a touch of ginger.

Palate

Spiced cinnamon meets soft raisins and freshly baked ginger biscuits, well balanced against a sweetness reminiscent of strawberry jam.

Finish

Soft with a discreet, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Nordic Single Cask 2017 Creag An Innean
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 61.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butt, Cask No. 58013
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Number of bottles: 618 bottles to Scandinavia
Edition: Nordic Single Cask Creag An Innean

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fruity · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single cask release bottled specifically for the Scandinavian market in a very limited number, Creag An Innean is a bottle that typically grows in demand as remaining bottles leave the market.

Did You Know?

The name Creag An Innean is Gaelic and translates roughly as "the crag by the cattle fold", a reminder that the land around The Glenlivet was for centuries shaped as much by farming and cattle as by the illicit distilling that later made the place famous.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenlivet Nordic Single Cask 2017 Creag An Innean

What does the name Creag An Innean mean?

It is the name of a hill near The Glenlivet distillery, used in the 19th century by whisky smugglers as a lookout point to avoid excisemen on their way to markets further south.

Is this whisky worth the money?

With only 618 bottles from a single Oloroso sherry cask, bottled specifically for Scandinavia, the bottle offers a rarity and cask concentration rarely found in The Glenlivet's widely distributed releases.

Why is the ABV as high as 61.2%?

The whisky is drawn straight from the cask without dilution, known as cask strength. This preserves the full intensity of the flavour, but also makes it natural to add a little water to taste.

Should Creag An Innean be enjoyed neat or with water?

Try it without water first to experience the full power of the sherry cask, then add a few drops at a time until the balance of spice and sweetness suits you best.

Which glass is recommended for this whisky?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass captures the sweet sherry notes and spice best. See our range of whisky glasses.

What is the Nordic Single Cask series?

It is The Glenlivet's name for single cask releases selected and bottled specifically for the Scandinavian market, often from casks with a distinctive, characterful sherry influence like this one.