The Glenlivet 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Glenlivet 40 Year Old is the distillery's oldest permanent expression, matured for at least 40 years and finished in custom casks from Jerez seasoned with a blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries. It is bottled at cask strength, 46.9% ABV, with poached plums, charred orange, dark cherries and warming spice.
- Poached plums, charred orange, dark cherries, braised red apples and warming spice, with a long, sweet finish
- Finished in custom Jerez casks seasoned with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries; bottled at cask strength, 46.9% ABV
- For serious collectors and once-in-a-lifetime occasions
- 70cl bottle with a copper-coloured presentation tube inspired by the distillery's stills
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The oldest permanent Glenlivet
Launched in January 2025, the 40 Year Old became the oldest permanent expression in The Glenlivet range. The distillery plan to bottle it at cask strength annually, so each release reflects the casks selected that year.
The whisky
Matured and refined for at least 40 years, the whisky is finished in custom casks from Jerez, Spain, seasoned with a bespoke blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries. The Glenlivet describe rich notes of poached plums and charred orange, dark cherries, warming spice and braised red apples, with a long, sweet finish.
How to enjoy it
Pour a small measure neat into a tulip glass and let it rest. At 46.9% ABV it needs little or no water. Take time over it, ideally without food, so the fruit and spice can develop.
Frequently asked
Is the 40 Year Old cask strength?
Yes. The Glenlivet bottle it at cask strength. The launch release is 46.9% ABV; as it is bottled annually, later releases may differ slightly.
What is the packaging like?
The elongated bottle is based on The Glenlivet's original glass silhouette and comes in a copper-coloured presentation container inspired by the distillery's copper stills, featuring the profile of founder George Smith.
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
Profoundly aromatic — caramelised dried fruit, antique leather, dark chocolate, vanilla, polished oak, gentle smoke, and warm baking spice — extraordinarily mature and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Velvety and concentrated — dark caramel, dried fig, sherried oak, dark cocoa, leather, espresso, gentle smoke, and warm spice — full-bodied with the depth that only forty years can deliver.
FINISH
Exceptionally long — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, sherried oak, gentle leather, and a slow warming spice depth fading gracefully — sophisticated and unforgettable.
ABV: 45.5% ABV