Glenlivet 2003 Aged 17 Years Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Gordon & MacPhail (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 17 Years Old          Country: Scotland

For more than a century, Gordon & MacPhail has been entrusted with new-make spirit from more than 100 Scottish distilleries to mature in their way, using casks made to their exacting specifications. The ‘Distillery Labels’ range is a celebration of these long standing and unique relationships. The history of this range heralds back to their very beginnings – to the days when distillery spirit was produced primarily to be used in blends. Because of the strong working relationships Gordon & MacPhail had with distillery owners, they would bottle and sell the spirit they created as single malt on the condition that they used their ‘house’ label with the caption “bottled by Gordon & MacPhail”.

This Glenlivet was distilled in 2003 and spent 17 years in a refill ex Bourbon barrel before being bottled in 2021 at 46% ABV. Only 510bottles were produced.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Creamy buttery notes with lemon citrus and stewed apple, Honey sweetness and soft pineapple notes too.

Palate: Sweet tropical fruits mellow with soft spices of nutmeg and white pepper, espresso and charred oak balance the sweetness.

Finish: Creamy vanilla, lemon citrus and ripe green apples.