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The Glenlivet 1949 74 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

A historic masterpiece of Speyside whisky, The Glenlivet 1949 — 74 Year Old stands among the oldest and rarest single malts ever released. Distilled in 1949 and matured for over seven decades in a refill sherry butt, this extraordinary whisky offers unparalleled depth, elegance, and balance.

With an outturn of just 192 bottles worldwide, it is a true collector’s treasure—combining age, rarity, and the unmistakable refinement of The Glenlivet.


Process & Profile

This whisky was aged in a refill sherry butt, allowing for a more restrained oak influence over its 74-year maturation. This slower interaction preserves the distillate’s original character while layering subtle sherry-driven notes of dried fruit, spice, and gentle sweetness.

Bottled at 49.3% ABV, it retains remarkable structure and vitality, showcasing how careful cask selection can sustain balance even over extraordinary aging periods.


Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Delicate dried fruits, antique oak, orange peel, honey, and soft spice
  • Palate: Refined sherry influence, stewed fruits, caramel, cocoa, and subtle oak
  • Finish: Exceptionally long, elegant, and layered with lingering fruit, spice, and gentle sweetness

Highlights

  • Distilled in 1949
  • Aged 74 years
  • Matured in a refill sherry butt
  • Bottled at 49.3% ABV
  • Ultra-limited outturn: 192 bottles worldwide
  • Speyside single malt Scotch whisky

What Makes It Special

The use of a refill sherry cask allows this whisky to maintain extraordinary balance and finesse despite its age. Combined with its rarity and historical significance, this release represents the pinnacle of long-term maturation and craftsmanship.


How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a proper tasting glass. Allow time for the whisky to open and evolve, revealing its full spectrum of aromas and flavors. A true centerpiece for elite collections and milestone moments.

$69,999.99

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