Glenrothes-Glenlivet 22 Year Old Whisky Cadenhead Release 50.4%

The Glenlivet distillery is located near to Ballindalloch in the Speyside region of Scotland and is owned by Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard). The distillery is supported by a long history of whisky production. It is an iconic brand and much sought after worldwide. Historically it stood apart for the uniqueness of its light and fresh flavour at a time when heavier style whiskies commanded the trade. The distillery's capacity has been expanded in recent times and now stands at large 21 million litres. July 2021 saw the opening of a beautifully refurbished visitor centre. In the core range there is the Founder's Reserve, Captain’s Reserve finished in cognac casks and Caribbean Reserve finished in rum casks. Also there are a 12 year old and 15 year old French Oak Reserve plus an 18 year old. Most recently in 2022 two new whiskies forming the The Sample Room Collection were released replacing the 21 year old Archive and Glenlivet XXV.

Glenrothes is a Speyside regional distillery, located in the town of Rothes, Morayshire. It was founded by James Stuart & Co. in 1878. The buildings are situated next the Burn of Rothes tucked away in a glen on the outskirts of the town. The distillery owned by the Edrington Group boasts a cooperage on site and has a large capacity of five million six hundred litres. There are ten stills and a beautifully retained traditional pagoda roof. The Glenrothes team has an unwavering dedication to producing and releasing only the finest small batch aged whiskies. There is also a drive to grow the brand especially in the US market.

In the core range there is the 10, 12, 18 and 25 year olds plus the Whisky Maker’s Cut. Recently a 40 and 50 year old were released. Plus of note a Halloween Edition 13 year old limited release was available in 2020.