Product description
The Winchester Collection is an exclusive collection of three 50-year-old Glenlivets dedicated to local master distiller Alan Winchester.
Alan entered the whisky industry in 1975 as a guide at Glenfarclas Distillery, becoming Distiller Manager at Chivas Bros. in 2002 and Master Distiller at The Glenlivet Distillery seven years later. The Winchester Collection whiskies were distilled in 1964, 1966 and 1967. The first edition contains whisky distilled on 24th April 1964 and aged in a hogshead (American oak) cask. The whisky was bottled at 42.3% abv on 23rd June 1964 and presented in elegant crystal decanters designed by the Scottish studio Glasstorm. The edition was limited to 100 decanters. (Official tasting notes.)
Aroma : a wonderful marriage of distillate and wood results in a rich scent of pears and peach nectar that envelops the nose, while juicy raisins, dark chocolate with orange filling and honeycomb give the drink an additional dimension.
Taste : an explosion of ripe, juicy pears, oranges and black cherries, as well as creamy toffee create a wonderfully velvety texture. In the background, caramelized sugar and fruit candies enhance the richness of flavors.
Finish: exceptionally long and smooth; from the palate it goes straight into memory and remains there forever.