Glenlivet Guardians Chapter 2013 70cl, 48.7%
Tasting Notes
Colour Clear coppery amber with burnished bronze glints.
Nose Fruitcake, dried apricot, mango, papaya, dried pineapple, vanilla and orange marmalade.
Palate Dried fruit, cinnamon-spiced oak, mocha, honeyed richness, black pepper and candied ginger.
Finish Lingering dried fruit, candied ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg spice.
Description
Glenlivet Guardians Chapter 2013 70cl, 48.7% is a limited Speyside single malt created through one of the most unusual releases in Glenlivet’s modern history. The whisky was chosen by members of the Guardians of The Glenlivet community, who voted on three different styles created by master distiller Alan Winchester. The winning profile became Guardians’ Chapter, giving this bottle a strong identity as a fan-selected release rather than a standard range bottling.
What makes it especially attractive is the style of the whisky itself. Public release details describe it as a non-chill filtered, no age statement bottling at 48.7% ABV, built from whiskies matured in American oak barrels, hogsheads and ex-sherry butts. That combination gives it a richer, warmer and more spice-led profile than many softer classic Glenlivet expressions, while still keeping the distillery’s polished Speyside character underneath.
Why Choose Glenlivet Guardians Chapter 2013 70cl, 48.7%
Glenlivet Guardians Chapter 2013 70cl, 48.7% stands out because it is not just a limited edition bottling, but a release chosen by Glenlivet fans across 37 countries. That crowd-selected origin gives it a very different story from most distillery releases, and the 48.7% strength with non-chill filtered presentation adds extra weight for drinkers who want a more characterful Glenlivet.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Glenlivet collectors who want a release with a clear place in the distillery’s modern limited-edition history.
It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy richer Speyside whiskies with dried fruit, orange marmalade, dark chocolate and warming spice.
It is also ideal for buyers looking for a conversation-piece bottle with a genuine fan-voted backstory and a confirmed limited outturn.
Product Details
Product Name: Glenlivet Guardians Chapter 2013 70cl, 48.7%. The supplied title uses 2013, while public bottle records list the distillery bottling year as 2014.
Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: The Glenlivet.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Series: Limited Edition / Guardians’ Chapter release.
Release Story: Selected by members of the Guardians of The Glenlivet from three candidate expressions: Classic, Exotic and Revival.
Winning Style: The winning expression was Exotic.
Bottling Year: 2014.
Cask Type: Hogsheads, American oak barrels and sherry casks / ex-sherry butts.
Style: Non-chill filtered, no age statement limited release.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 48.7%.
Bottle Code: LKPH 0897.
Barcode: 5000299609026.
Bottle Count: 24,000 bottles, equivalent to 2,000 cases released globally.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has strong collector appeal because it captures a very specific moment in Glenlivet’s history: a fan-selected limited edition that moved from tasting events and public voting into a global release. That origin story makes it more memorable than a standard special edition, especially for buyers interested in unusual distillery-led campaigns from the 2010s.
It also benefits from a defined outturn and a distinctive flavour style. With 24,000 bottles released, non-chill filtered presentation, 48.7% strength and a cask recipe that combines American oak, hogsheads and sherry influence, it has the profile and scarcity to remain an attractive modern collectible Glenlivet.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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