The Glenlivet 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl
The Glenlivet 25 Year Old, The Sample Room Collection is matured in traditional casks for at least 25 years, then finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry and Tronçais oak Cognac casks. Bottled at 43% ABV, it brings chocolate ganache, plum jam, sweet fig and blood orange.
- Chocolate ganache, plum jam and Manuka honey, then sweet fig, blood orange, ginger and charred pineapple, finishing with gentle spice
- Finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry and Tronçais oak Cognac casks; bottled at 43% ABV
- For collectors and special occasions where a richer, sweeter aged Glenlivet is wanted
- 70cl bottle presented in a Sample Room Collection gift box
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The Sample Room Collection
The Glenlivet relaunched their 25 Year Old in 2022 as part of The Sample Room Collection, alongside the 21 Year Old. The earlier 25 was finished only in Oloroso sherry butts; the new recipe moved to Pedro Ximénez sherry and Cognac casks for a sweeter profile.
The whisky
After at least 25 years in traditional casks, the whisky is selectively finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and Tronçais oak Cognac casks. The result is amber in colour, with chocolate, jammy fruit and honey, lifted by citrus and spice.
How to enjoy it
Take it neat in a tulip glass and give it time to open. The Glenlivet suggest it neat or on the rocks, and pair it with creamy Camembert and other artisanal cheeses.
Frequently asked
How is this different from the older Glenlivet 25 (XXV)?
The earlier 25 Year Old was finished in Oloroso sherry butts. The Sample Room Collection 25 Year Old is finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry and Tronçais oak Cognac casks, giving a sweeter style.
How does it compare with the 21 Year Old?
The 21 has a triple finish in Oloroso, port and Cognac casks and leans towards pear and peach. The 25 is richer and sweeter, with chocolate, plum jam, fig and blood orange from its PX and Cognac finish.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Book a private viewing at our showroom at 2 Sims Close, #02-10, through our concierge on WhatsApp +65 9680 5856.
How is it delivered?
Delivery is free with no minimum spend, and our concierge arranges the handover with you personally.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Opulent and aromatic — caramelised dried fruit, vanilla, dark caramel, dried fig, gentle baking spice, leather, and polished oak — luxurious and beautifully matured.
PALATE
Velvety and rich — caramelised dried fruit, vanilla cream, dark toffee, dried apricot, gentle leather, dark cocoa, and integrated sherry oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Exceptionally long — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, sherried oak, gentle leather, and a slow warming spice depth fading gracefully — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 43% ABV