The Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2003 is a superb Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their distinguished Connoisseurs Choice series. Distilled in 2003 and matured for 17 years in two refill bourbon barrels (#800356 & #800358), this limited-edition release was bottled in June 2022, yielding just 510 bottles. The gentle bourbon cask influence enhances Glenlivet’s hallmark fruit and floral character, resulting in a whisky of remarkable purity, balance, and elegance.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Distilled in 2003 and matured 17 years in two refill bourbon barrels (#800356 & #800358)
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Bottled in June 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series
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A limited edition of 510 bottles from one of Speyside’s most iconic distilleries
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Highlights Glenlivet’s refined, fruit-forward character with delicate oak depth
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A beautifully balanced single malt that exemplifies Speyside elegance
The Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2003 Connoisseurs Choice is a graceful and well-matured Speyside whisky that celebrates the harmony between distillery character and cask influence. With its soft fruit sweetness, creamy texture, and long, polished finish, it stands as a true showcase of Gordon & MacPhail’s expert cask selection and maturation craft.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Pineapple and seville orange zest give way to subtle nuts. Undertones of lemon peel develop accompanied by baked apples and honeycomb.
Taste: Smooth. Sweet pears lead to grapefruit and soft white pepper. Subtle white chocolate notes transform into a faint herbal edge and charred oak.
Finish: A full finish with long lasting vanilla pod citrus.
