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Scotland is home to over 130 distilleries split into 5 whisky producing regions: Campbeltown, Highlands, Islay, Lowlands and Speyside.<\/strong> Although they all follow the same process of fermentation, distillation and maturation, each one has its own style. From oily and spicy to delicate and floral, the varied landscape in Scotland offers an array of different flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speyside<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All the Chivas Brothers\u2019 distilleries except for one are in Speyside, a remote corner of whisky paradise. <\/strong>The whiskies here are typically characterized as rich, fruity and floral. The concentration of distilleries is due to the significant availability of natural ingredients, in particular the water, and the climate. Speyside is an important resource for signature blends such as Ballantine\u2019s and Chivas Regal. Meanwhile, The Glenlivet and Aberlour are the definitive single malts in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glenlivet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The story of The Glenlivet starts in the distant 1822 where around 200 illicit distillers were working away hidden from the authorities among the hills and the springs. Our founder, George Smith<\/strong>, made history when he became the first to obtain a license to distill whisky legally.<\/strong> His son gained the right to call it The Glenlivet<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, to stop other distillers from using the name on their bottles. Even today we continue George Smith\u2019s vision of breaking traditions and setting new standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neat? A classic. On the rocks? Great choice. Cocktail? Amazing! The Glenlivet offers the finest barrels, finishes and exceptionally unique liquids and fantastic cocktails to open up the world of single malts to everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aberlour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aberlour was founded after in 1879 by James Fleming whose vision was to open his own distillery. Like many Victorian distilleries, it burnt down and in 1898 it was rebuilt. The village of Aberlour is found in the heart of Speyside where the natural resources and the founder\u2019s passion come together to produce an exquisite whisky. Aberlour\u2019s focus is on the whisky itself, the art,<\/strong> the passion and the knowledge are the things that count. It\u2019s typically drunk with close family and friends to share a moment of conviviality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year millions of people go to the distilleries in Scotland to discover the treasures of Scottish whisky<\/a><\/strong>, especially in the Speyside region where authenticity goes hand in hand with innovation. Thanks to that, this region manages to offer products to satisfy every palate and every situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glenlivet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

12yo<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A first-class single malt. <\/strong>Aged for 12 years in traditional oak and american oak. Soft and delicate but at the same time complex. This whisky is for every occasion.<\/strong> You can drink it neat, on theh rocks, or in a cocktail. Our hero drink is The Glenlivet Royale: single malt meets champagne in an original version of the French 75 recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tasting notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n