
The Glenlivet 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey
The Glenlivet unveils a new limited-edition release in its Small Batch Series: the 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey. Matured in first-fill American oak casks, this single malt showcases an expressive profile centred on wildflower honey notes. Expect freshly baked shortbread, Highland heather and honeysuckle on the nose, with baked Granny Smith apples, orange marmalade and ginger spice on the palate, finishing with a sweet and floral complexity.
The Glenlivet 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey
The Glenlivet unveils a new limited-edition release in its Small Batch Series: the 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey. Matured in first-fill American oak casks, this single malt showcases an expressive profile centred on wildflower honey notes. Expect freshly baked shortbread, Highland heather and honeysuckle on the nose, with baked Granny Smith apples, orange marmalade and ginger spice on the palate, finishing with a sweet and floral complexity.
The Glenlivet 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey
The Glenlivet introduces a striking new limited-edition release in its Small Batch Series: the 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey. This Speyside single malt has been carefully crafted to highlight the distinctive flavours that emerge through maturation, with wildflower honey as the defining characteristic of this expressive profile.
Matured exclusively in first-fill American oak casks, this 17-year-old expression benefits from extended aging that develops complexity while the cask imparts subtle vanilla and honey undertones characteristic of quality American oak maturation.
Tasting Profile
On the nose, expect freshly baked shortbread alongside notes of Highland heather and honeysuckle. The palate unfolds with baked Granny Smith apples and orange marmalade, balanced by warming ginger spice. The finish delivers a sweet, floral and complex conclusion that lingers pleasantly.
This limited-edition is perfect for whisky enthusiasts seeking a distinctive expression that celebrates the delicate interplay between honey, fruit and floral notes—a departure from conventional Speyside releases.
Smaaknotities
- Release date
- 7 april 2026
- Type
- Single Malt
- Regio
- Speyside
- Leeftijd
- 17 jaar
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey
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