{"product_id":"glenlivet-1973-single-cask-natural-cask-strength-2000-scott-s-selection","title":"Glenlivet 1977 29 Year Old Single Cask Natural Cask Strength | Scott’s Selection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Mature Vintage Speyside Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Glenlivet in 1977 and bottled in 2006 for the highly regarded Scott’s Selection series, this single cask release captures a style of mature Speyside whisky now increasingly difficult to encounter. Bottled at natural cask strength and presented with its original case, it reflects an era where independent bottlers frequently showcased distilleries in a more traditional and uncompromising style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from a single cask and bottled without reduction, this release highlights the depth, elegance, and old-world Speyside character that established Glenlivet among Scotland’s defining distilleries. Mature independent bottlings from this period have become increasingly scarce, particularly from respected bottlers such as Scott’s Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature orchard fruits, polished oak, honey, old leather, soft spice, and delicate waxiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and layered with dried apricot, malted barley, citrus peel, oak tannin, vanilla, and warming spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined, carrying lingering oak, gentle sweetness, spice, and mature Speyside character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenlivet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scott’s Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oakwood Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask \/ Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Presentation Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1824, Glenlivet played a central role in establishing Speyside as the spiritual heartland of Scotch whisky production. Known for producing elegant, fruit-forward spirit with exceptional balance and refinement, the distillery became a benchmark for classic Speyside single malt character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong-aged releases from earlier production eras are especially valued for their layered fruit complexity, mature oak influence, and traditional distillery character now less commonly encountered in modern whisky production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Scott’s Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScott’s Selection became highly respected among collectors and enthusiasts for bottling distinctive single cask Scotch whiskies at natural cask strength, often presenting distilleries in a more traditional and unaltered form. Early releases from the series are now increasingly collectible due to their limited nature, mature stock selection, and growing scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836969337006,"sku":"TWA-GLENLIVET-1973-29YO-SCOTTS","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/glenlivet-1973-single-cask-natural-cask-strength-2000-scott-s-selection-1.jpg?v=1779496389","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/glenlivet-1973-single-cask-natural-cask-strength-2000-scott-s-selection","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}