Chivas Brothers, has today announced the launch of a new
limited-edition collaborative bottling, between its Glenlivet single malt Scotch
whisky brand and Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn.
The Glenlivet Distillery Reserve Collection: 9 Year-Old Beer
Cask Finish Edition (57.8% ABV) was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, before
being finished in a cask previously used to mature Innis & Gunn’s Vanishing
Point Imperial Stout.
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| Glenlivet launches new collaborative bottling with Innis & Gunn |
This latest release which is the first beer cask finish from The Glenlivet and the Chivas Brothers whisky portfolio as a whole, is said to demonstrate the finest Scotch whisky craftsmanship mastered by The Glenlivet team of makers - led by Cask Expert Kevin Balmforth and Distillery Manager Lisa Glen.
The Glenlivet Distillery Reserve Collection: 9 Year-Old Beer
Cask Finish Edition, is said to deliver notes of golden syrup biscuits, dark
cherry tart, treacle, honeycomb, nougat and tropical fruits on the nose.
Followed by notes of spicy ginger, freshly ground nutmeg and subtle fruity
flavour notes from hops on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Kevin Balmforth, Chivas Brothers
Cask Expert, said: “At The Glenlivet we strive to experiment, and working with
Innis & Gunn’s wonderful casks was the opportunity to do just that, marking
our first foray into finishing whisky in a beer cask. Whether you’re a fan
looking to add this beer cask finish to your collection or are simply looking
for something new to raise a toast with this International Beer Day, this is
perfect for beer and whisky-lovers alike.”
Limited to 216 bottles, The Glenlivet Distillery Reserve
Collection: 9 Year-Old Beer Cask Finish Edition, is available exclusively from
the distillery shop and website, for a RRP of £95.00.
Posted by Steve Rush