Description

Glenlivet 2006 Aged 18 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cask Strength Collection By Signatory Vintage Cask 901016 (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 59.0%           Age: 18 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 901016
Date of Distilling: 17/10/2006
Date of Bottling: 21/05/2025
Matured In: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt

The Whisky

Elevate your Speyside experience with the Glenlivet 18 Year Old 2006 (Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection). This 700ml bottling is a far cry from the polite, 40% ABV core range expression. Distilled in 2006 and matured for nearly two decades, this spirit was drawn from a single First Fill Sherry Butt (Cask #901016).

Presented at a massive 59% ABV, this is Glenlivet in its most “explosive” and unadulterated form. As part of Signatory’s prestigious Cask Strength Collection, it is bottled without chill-filtration or artificial coloring. The result is a “Sherry Monster” that showcases the incredible structural integrity of the Glenlivet spirit, proving it can handle nearly 20 years in fresh Spanish oak while maintaining its signature floral elegance beneath a thick, dark cloak of fruit and spice.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep, heady, and immensely concentrated. You are greeted by a lush wave of sticky toffee and dark muscovado sugar, followed by a festive bouquet of cinnamon-dusted raisins and dried figs. As it breathes, the first fill sherry influence reveals sophisticated notes of antique leather, dark chocolate orange, and a hint of roasted hazelnuts, creating a nose that feels prestigious and autumnal.

Palate: The arrival is powerful and “mouth-coating,” with the 59% ABV providing an immediate, warming glow. It delivers a primary burst of rich fruitcake and black cherry jam, which quickly evolves into a mid-palate of espresso beans and ginger snaps. The texture is remarkably oily and viscous, allowing the spirit’s natural honeyed malt and floral notes to peek through the heavy layers of oak tannin and dark cocoa.

Finish: Eternal, drying, and incredibly resonant. The finish lingers with a final flourish of vinous fruit and winter spices, finally tapering off with a clean, sophisticated trail of clove, nutmeg, and seasoned tobacco.

The Distillery

The Glenlivet, founded in 1824 by George Smith, was the first legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet. A unique factual detail: The distillery’s spirit is famous for its “pineapple and floral” DNA, achieved through the use of uniquely tall, lamp glass shaped stills which encourage maximum reflux. While the official 18-year-old is a blend of several cask types, this Signatory Single Cask allows enthusiasts to see what happens when that elegant, light spirit is pushed to its limit in a first-fill Sherry butt. It is a rare look at the “Beast” hiding within the “Beauty” of the Glenlivet.

Overall Review

The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 2006 Signatory Cask Strength #901016 is globally reviewed as a “masterclass in sherry maturation,” praised for its incredible intensity and balance. Critics have lauded its “monolithic depth and vibrant fruit core,” marking it as a mandatory purchase for collectors of the Cask Strength Collection and those seeking a high-definition Glenlivet that delivers maximum impact.