Glenlivet Master Distiller’s Resereve Solera (2015 Edition)

The Glenlivet The Master Distiller's Reserve Solera Vatted is a special expression that showcases the innovative and time-honoured methods used by the distillery's master craftsmen. While The Glenlivet's other Master Distiller's Reserve releases are exceptional in their own right, the Solera Vatted stands apart through its unique maturation process. Instead of being aged in the typical manner, this whisky undergoes the centuries-old Solera system of fractional blending. It begins its life in traditional oak casks, but is then transferred into the distillery's Solera vat - a large oak vessel that perpetually contains whiskies from multiple years and vintages. As new make spirit is carefully added, the same proportion is extracted from the vat, creating a whisky That is constantly being re-vatted and re-blended. This intricate Solera process allows a masterful union of the distillery's signature style with rare and aged characteristics that could never be achieved through conventional maturation alone. The result is a remarkably rich and multi-layered dram that pays tribute to both The Glenlivet's heritage and its unwavering pursuit of innovation.