The inaugural release, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, offers a tropical twist on the distillery’s signature style through a selective finish in casks that previously held Jamaican rum.

“Exploration lies at the heart of The Glenlivet,” said The Glenlivet Cask Master Kevin Balmforth. “Guided by a spirit of curiosity, we venture beyond tradition to uncover remarkable taste experiences. We’ve long been known for our smooth, refined style – and with The Glenlivet Jamaica Edition, we’re offering a fresh take on that legacy.”

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition is the first expression in the new Beyond Speyside series, in which each release will offer a journey to iconic destinations, bringing the element of terroir to cask finishes. “For centuries, the single malt Scotch category has been associated with luxury, prestige and status,” said Pernod Ricard USA Vice President Marketing Kristen Colonna. “As the codes of luxury evolve, today’s discerning whisky drinker is seeking new experiences and flavors that celebrate individuality, curiosity and the joy of discovering something newAs a leader in single malt Scotch whisky in the US, The Glenlivet is committed to modernizing the category while maintaining its craft.”

To bring the first journey of Beyond Speyside to life, The Glenlivet is once again teaming up with Scottish actor and brand ambassador Thomas Doherty as he explores the cultural flavor of Jamaica in a new campaign styled by Jamaican-Scottish designer Nicholas Daley.

Doherty immersed himself into Jamaican culture in new creative content by exploring the the island with former Miss Universe Jamaica Miqueal-Symone Williams. “My partnership with The Glenlivet has always been about honoring Scottish craft while embracing the transformative power of journeying beyond the expected,” Thomas Doherty said. “There is such a vibrancy to The Glenlivet Jamaica Edition, so I’m proud to continue my partnership with The Glenlivet in celebration of this new release.”

The content embodies the convergence of Scottish heritage and Jamaican vibrancy represented in The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition through its fashion as styled by Daley. The purposeful styling influenced by his own multicultural roots marks the start of a collaboration between the brand and the creator. The collaboration will include a capsule collection launching next year, featuring The Glenlivet tartan on travel pieces.

“My dual heritage is what inspires my work. From Scotland, I take inspiration from the traditions of craft, knitwear and tartan. From Jamaica, I draw on the colors, the vibrancy of sound system culture and the energy of reggae,” Nicholas Daley said. “The Glenlivet Jamaica Edition was born in Speyside and inspired by Jamaica, and that’s the same approach I took to style this campaign, choosing clothes that featured the signature patterns and textiles of Scotland with the vibrant colors and silhouettes inspired by Jamaica.”

To further enhance the taste experience, The Glenlivet has partnered with Jamaican-American chef DeVonn Francis to create a series of recipes featuring tastes of the island and designed to complement The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition.

“Studying Jamaican foodways taught me to see heritage as something alive and rooted in history but also evolving,” said DeVonn Francis. “When creating these recipes I was inspired by the profile of the liquid itself, separating The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition into its individual flavor notes to find the perfect ingredient pairings from both Scottish and Jamaican cuisines. I wanted the food to come as a ‘best supporting actor’ for the flavors so that you can take a bite of this or that and keep discovering the depths of each note.”

The Glenlivet Jamaica Edition is available for $76.99.

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The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, First Edition, 55 Year Old is priced, fittingly at $55,000 a bottle, with only 100 bottles being produced—making it not just Glenlivet’s oldest offering to date, but also its most expensive. 

This release, which matured for over five decades before it was finished in a seasoned sherry cask, is the first in an annual series from Glenlivet that will feature limited whiskies made from the same cask; every bottle run of the Eternal Collection will be aged for an additional year, making each new iteration a precious opportunity to partake in whisky history. 

For Glenlivet Cask Master Kevin Balmforth—who called working on the whisky the “pinnacle” of his career at the celebration of the release at the brand’s distillery in Ballindalloch—the 55 year old is the embodiment of the distillery’s legacy in the single malt space and its commitment to innovation. 

“Thanks to decades of collaboration from our team of cask experts, past and present, the introduction of The Eternal Collection represents a monumental moment for whisky connoisseurs and luxury appreciators to add a pivotal piece of Scotch whisky legacy to their collection,” Balmforth said. “It epitomizes The Glenlivet’s commitment to excellence within Scotch innovation as we continue to push to creative new heights in single malts.”

The 55 year old, which has notes of blackcurrant jam, vanilla fudge and dark chocolate, as well as orange, crystalized ginger and clove spice, is also making waves in the art world, thanks to a partnership with computational architect Michael Hansmeyer. The artist, who drew inspiration for the sculpture from the distillery’s picturesque landscape, especially the River Livet, designed a jesmonite piece with rose gold plating, perfectly shaped to cradle a special edition bottle of the whisky.

“Weaving threads of intelligent technologies to create something that escapes conformity and classification to celebrate such an aged whisky has been a thrill,” Hansmeyer said. “I created this sculpture as a tribute to the complexity of The Glenlivet’s oldest expression and the rugged beauty of the distillery’s Scottish landscape, capturing the spirit of where innovation meets tradition.”

The special edition bottle and sculpture will be available exclusively at auction at Sotheby’s from October 18 to November 1, with all proceeds benefiting the National Trust for Scotland. Hansmeyer’s collaboration with the brand is the first in a series of artists who will be commissioned to create work that speaks to each new release of the Eternal Collection.

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The star of the show was The Glenlivet Fusion Cask which they describe as “a first-of-its-kind expression that invites drinkers to explore new levels of flavor.” From our choice of two cocktails and a tasting, partygoers were delighted to taste the new juice from The Glenlivet Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection.

We were treated to an exquisite speciality cake by Laila Gohar – a celebrated artist who creates with food. The seventeen foot cake was decorated in various hues of color and intricate pipework to signify the partnership of The Glenlivet’s distinctive identity with Gohar’s signature style. It was as delicious as it looked!

Sipping the Fusion Cask amongst the fireflies, wonderful music, and delectable cake, it was a great way to usher in the summer and celebrate The Glenlivets 200th.

More from their official press release:

For 200 years, The Glenlivet has followed in the footsteps of its founder George Smith with its storied history of innovation from flavor to craftmanship. This spirit of innovation is alive today as The Glenlivet continues to evolve the category, most recently marked by the release of The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask in February 2024. This category-first single malt Scotch whisky offers a luxurious new depth of flavor by selectively finishing its signature single malt Scotch whisky in bespoke casks made by dismantling and reassembling first-fill rum and bourbon barrels. This distinctive technique imparts a harmonious fusion of luscious fruit and caramel-toffee notes.

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In what is said to be a first for Scotch, The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection has been finished in casks crafted from a combination of first-fill rum and bourbon barrels. These hand-selected barrels have been dismantled and reassembled by coopers into one bespoke cask, creating a fusion of flavors. This expression is the first in The Glenlivet Fusion Cask Series.

“This category-first innovation continues our commitment and 200-year legacy of pushing boundaries in whisky,” said Kevin Balmforth, The Glenlivet Cask Expert. “As a team of makers at The Glenlivet, we work closely with our partners at the cooperage to ensure the handmade casks are of the highest quality, and this intricate dismantling and reassembling process to create new bespoke casks ensures a distinctive and expertly-crafted finish.”

Balmforth and the team were drawn to the idea of a fusion cask finish. With an unconventional process, The Glenlivet Fusion Cask is a testament to the distillery’s spirit of craftmanship and innovation.

“The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask is a welcome addition to our portfolio as we continue our journey to push the single malt category forward,” said Johan Radojewski, Vice President Marketing – Scotch, Irish & Prestige Whisk(e)y, Pernod Ricard USA. “Prestige spirits drinkers in the US are seeking unique and elevated taste experiences, and The Glenlivet Fusion Cask proudly delivers on that demand as we pioneer new depths of flavor through our commitment to craftmanship and innovation.”

The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection is available now for $105.99.

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The collection is debuting with the Old Fashioned and New Manhattan. Maintaining the flavor profiles of the beloved classics, the taste of the Old Fashioned is achieved with the tasting notes of orange, nutmeg and cinnamon, while the New Manhattan features notes of cherry and ginger. The popular cocktails are ready-to-serve with three simple steps: twist the cap, watch it mix, and pour over ice.

“The launch of The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails is the latest example of The Glenlivet leading the category in modernizing single malt scotch whisky,” said Johan Radojewski, Vice President Marketing – Scotch, Irish & Prestige Whisk(e)y, Pernod Ricard USA. “With this new innovative product, we are inspiring people to enjoy single malt scotch whisky on more occasions and providing a solution to meet consumer demand for high quality, freshly mixed cocktails that are easy to serve and enjoy with friends and family.”

With this first-of-its-kind offering for both the scotch and broader spirits category, The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails continue The Glenlivet’s nearly 200-year history of breaking traditions. The innovative twist cap in The Glenlivet Twist & Mix uses Vessl’s patented closure and delivery technology. The offering is housed in elevated, sleek and bold packaging designed by JDO.

“We are impressed how The Glenlivet has adopted the Vessl technology to create high quality, freshly mixed ultra-premium craft cocktails at home with no mess and no effort,” said Walter D. Apodaca, Jr., Founder and CEO, Vessl, Inc. “This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking use of our technology that we envisioned, and tastes even better than we imagined.”

The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails are available now for $21.99 per bottle. 

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These new expressions were inspired by The Sample Room, the distillery’s creative epicenter. Comprised of The Glenlivet 18 Year Old, 21 Year Old and 25 Year Old, is a testament to The Glenlivet’s makers.

The Glenlivet 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is selectively finished in first-fill Oloroso sherry, Troncais oak Cognac and Vintage Colheita port casks. The Glenlivet 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is selectively finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry and Troncais oak Cognac casks.

“The Glenlivet 21 Year Old and 25 Year Old are two of our most iconic whiskies, and this has been an exciting opportunity to work as part of our new team of makers to reimagine and elevate the expressions,” said Lisa Glen, The Glenlivet Distillery Expert. “By merging the signature style of The Glenlivet with different cask finishes for layered complexity, we’ve set new standards in taste and quality.”

The Glenlivet is also introducing a new appearance for the bottle and the box – an elevated approach to the brand’s signature look while continuing to break traditions of whisky packaging and design. The color tones play on the brand’s teal palette, whilst adding a darker and rich twist with the premium copper finish. The combination of the deep blue gradient paired with distinctive and unexpected textures of embossing across the packaging.

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The whisky draws inspiration from The brand’s founder, George Smith, who illegally distilled in hand-crafted, small copper stills in a hidden away bothy in the remote Glenlivet valley. Smith’s illicitly distilled scotch reshaped the conventions of the time and is the origin of the signature fruity and floral Speyside style.

The design for The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still is inspired by the oldest bottle in the brand’s archives, and features copper highlights that represent the hand-crafted stills used to illicitly produce the whisky in the 1800s.

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still is now available for $69.

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[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”19″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Savage & Cook’s Bad Sweater Bourbon

Bad Sweater Bourbon is sure to be a favorite accompaniment to holiday merrymaking. The 4-year old bourbon is made in Savage & Cooke Distillery and is spiked with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cacao nibs, and vanilla bean.

J. Rieger & Co’s 2020 Kansas City Whiskey Annual Holiday Label

The distillery recently announced its 2020 Kansas City Whiskey annual holiday label. Designed in collaboration with Charlie Hustle, the label was inspired by mid-century greeting cards and holiday ads, including a pre-Prohibition illustration from a  J. Rieger & Co. ad. The whiskey is the distillery’s signature blend of bourbon, rye and light corn whiskey, along with a hint of sherry.

Jameson Irish Whiskey’s Whiskey Trees

The Irish whiskey brand gave away its legendary Jameson Whiskey Tree, which stands at nearly nine-feet-tall and features a holiday lighting system that makes the 130 bottles of Jameson light up. If you didn’t win one, you can make your own — just do so responsibly.

Malbon x The Glenlivet Collection Sweatshirt

The Glenlivet is returning to the fashion world by teaming with Malbon to launch a limited-edition capsule collection of merch that breaks from the traditional golf look. The limited-edition collection, which includes a snapback, golf bag and sweatshirt (seen above).

The Bulleit x Yeti Bundle
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey collaborated with Yeti to debut its gift pack featuring the whiskey they love along with a specialty Bulleit rambler.

Aberfeldy Golden Hot Chocolate Gift Set

Aberfeldy has partnered with Miami’s Exquisito Chocolates to develop a limited-edition hot chocolate mix that creates a golden, shimmering take on the classic hot cocoa, with notes of honey and vanilla.

Woodford Reserve 2020 Holiday Bottle

Woodford Reserve has released its annual holiday bottle, which this year features the festive artwork by UK-based architect Nick Hirst. His painting “Winter Slumber” captures the contrast between the warm interior of the Woodford warehouse and its stone exterior.

The Balvenie x Questlove Holiday Gift Box

Questlove teamed up with The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky to create an at-home happy hour experience with some of his favorite treats from The Grey Market, Fieldtrip, ’57 Chocolates, JuneBaby and more. The box also includes a set of Glencairn glasses, and a set of coasters and cocktail napkins designed by the drummer. 100% of the proceeds will go to America’s Food Fund.

Coconut Cartel’s On The Run Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit

No, this isn’t whiskey but we love Old Fashioneds of all kinds! This cocktail kit includes all of the ingredients to mix six cocktails: Coconut Cartel Special Añejo Rum, cane sugar, Scrappy’s Bitters, muddler, spoon, cocktail picks, and linen coaster.

One Part Co.’s The Master Kit

This bottle infuses half of a standard bottle of spirits. It features a removable stainless-steel infusion basket ready to hold a single packet of any 1pt infusion blend, included inside. The kit also comes with a reusable tasting straw, an instruction guide, and cocktail suggestions.

Bushwick Kitchen’s Trees Knees Bourbon Maple

Making pancakes over the break? Then you definitely need this syrup. It is sourced from an 800-acre farm in NY’s Catskill Mountains and aged in charred American oak bourbon barrels.

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Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• grapefruit wedge

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a glass over ice. Stir and garnish with mint and an orange slice.

Let us know if you have a cocktail recipe you love or if there’s a recipe that you want us to break down on social media with the hashtag, #TWLcocktail. Please drink responsibly.

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The new blend offers a sweet and smooth taste with hints of tropical fruits, honey and cinnamon perfect for whisky enthusiasts and new fans alike.

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is available nationwide for $34.99.

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