The luscious liquid finds its unique honey and spicy notes through its journey from bourbon and sherry casks to a selective finish, meaning our makers have finished a portion of this whisky in casks that previously held Cognac. Bursting in sweet and fruity aromas, The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve shines as a proud celebration of our Speyside craft, taking you on a golden adventure that begins with the finish. Inspired by Captain Bill Smith Grant, great grandson of our Founder George Smith. A new taste exploration by The Glenlivet that makes us THE Whisky.
Captains Reserve
Ratings
The Glenlivet Captain’s Reserve single malt scotch whisky offers a rich and intense taste.
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Discover a combination of raisin-rich and signature citrus notes married
with the creamy smoothness of our one and only, The Glenlivet.
Cocktail
Recipes
Ultimate Old Fashioned
Paper Plane
Whisky Hot Chocolate
Small Voice of Calm
T Stagg Mudslide
Recommended
for you
12 Year Old
Fruity, smooth and balanced.
15 Year Old
Nutty, spiced and warming.
18 Year Old
Indulgent, balanced and elegant.
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Captain’s Reserve faqs
Smooth moves. Delicious pours.
This Lunar New Year, gather around the table with The Glenlivet.
The Glenlivet 20 Year Old Orchard Fruitiness.
A harmonious blend of first fill American oak, second fill ex-Scotch, and second fill American oak hogsheads.
Luscious orchard fruits and warming spices create notes of spiced apple slices, caramelised figs, and toffee sauce followed by warming cinnamon.
Fruity. Syrupy. Exceptional.
The Glenlivet 19 Year Old Indulgent Chocolate.
A rich tapestry of first fill American oak, first fill Sherry, and second fill ex-Scotch barrels.
This expression showcases the remarkable diversity of combining different casks. Dark fruits and spices with a rich, spicy yet sweet finish. Indulgent by name, extraordinary by nature.
The Glenlivet 17 Year Old Wildflower Honey.
Exclusively matured in first fill American oak. Bright apple and citrus notes develop into sweet, floral complexity.
This expression delivers baked Granny Smith apples, honeydew melon, lemon drizzle cake, orange marmalade, toasted almonds and ginger spice with a sweet, floral and complex finish.
Introducing the return of The Small Batch Collection with three new aged expressions.
A testament to authentic whisky craftsmanship, the new collection invites whisky enthusiasts and collectors to delve deeper into the nuanced art of flavour, showcasing the remarkable diversity achieved when combining different casks.
Under the guardianship of The Glenlivet Cask Master, Kevin Balmforth, and his team, these meticulously crafted single malt whiskies dial up specific flavours and express them at cask strength and without chill filtration to preserve their purity and intensify the flavour profile.
An adventure for the palate, not to be missed. The new Small Batch Collection is available to purchase globally at specialist retailers and The Glenlivet Brand Home.
Your festive table just found its centrepiece. Sweet fig, blood orange, charred pineapple, toasted oak. Let The Glenlivet 25 Year Old speak for themselves.
Festive traditions, but with a modern twist. #TheGlenlivet wishes you a happy holiday season.
The true festive gift is a moment well savoured with The Glenlivet 12 Year Old.
The best gifts aren`t wrapped in paper; they`re wrapped in eighteen years of craft.
When your decorations need as much craft as what you`re pouring. #TheGlenlivet
Following on from the one-off creation, we are proud to unveil The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old in collaboration with Fredrikson Stallard @fredriksonstallard.
Over five decades of maturation have shaped this extraordinary single malt into a whisky of profound depth and refinement. Each drop reflects The Glenlivet’s unwavering pursuit of perfection, finished in bespoke Sherry casks to reveal layers of richness and complexity.
Limited to only 60 bottles worldwide, it stands as the pinnacle of rarity and refinement.
The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1, was sold for a final price of £75,000 (US$98,146)* on November 20th at the @sothebyswine Sotheby’s Finest & Rarest Whisky Auction.
This magnificent bottle and sculpture underscores The Glenlivet’s continuous pursuit of excellence in the world of prestige single malt Scotch whisky.
All proceeds will benefit the @nationaltrustforscotland National Trust for Scotland, dedicated to conserving Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage.
*Final price including VAT & buyer`s premium.
Introducing The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, Second Edition, 56 Year Old, 1 of 1, a rare and remarkable creation that reveals layers of depth and indulgence shaped over decades of patient maturation.
This second release in our landmark partnership with @sothebyswine represents the pinnacle of more than five decades of craftsmanship, innovation, and maturation expertise.
The elegant art sculpture was designed and crafted by Fredrikson Stallard @fredriksonstallard , a British-Swedish art and design practice based in London. Their sculptural display serves as a modern ode to both nature and legacy. The sculpture depicts the scorched, raw heather branches before their abundant regeneration; they rise from an ancient rock drawn from the Speyside land itself to symbolise strength, perseverance and authenticity.
This rare whisky is now on display at the Sotheby’s London Gallery, with bidding available solely through Sotheby’s Finest & Rarest Whisky auction until 20 November 2025.
All proceeds from the auction will support @nationaltrustforscotland ’s excavation work within the Cairngorms.
#TheGlenlivet56YearOld #TheGlenlivetEternalCollection
Smooth, rich, and distinctive.
From notes of baked apple and citrus zest to creamy toffee and blackcurrant, The Glenlivet Cask Master’s Collection nods to our mastery of makers and signature copper stills, highlighting our definitive Speyside style.
Which one do you want to discover first?
Available exclusively at Duty Free Boutiques worldwide.
Two centuries of mastery, three remarkable expressions.
Our Cask Master, Kevin Balmforth, has meticulously selected the finest casks to create a trio of beautifully rounded, well-balanced whiskies with an abundance of fruity notes that capture the very essence of Speyside, the heart of Single Malt Scotch whisky.
Available exclusively at Duty Free Boutiques worldwide.
Introducing The Glenlivet Cask Master’s Collection, a new aged range of 14, 16, and 19 Year Old expressions.
Each expression celebrates the mastery and vision of our Cask Master, Kevin Balmforth, showcasing The Glenlivet’s iconic smooth style.
Mastery is a journey.
Available exclusively at Duty Free Boutiques worldwide.
Adventure awaits Beyond Speyside, with The Glenlivet Jamaica Edition.
Join @thomasadoherty and @miquealsymone as they explore the cultural vibrancy of Jamaica, taking an unexpected path to something truly original.
See the full film at the link on our bio.
US Exclusive Edition
The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old 1965 has been auctioned for a final price of £650,000 / $871,358 *, setting a new auction record for a bottle of The Glenlivet after a ten-minute bidding battle at the @distillers_one_of_one auction in partnership with @sothebyswine
All proceeds will benefit the Youth Action Fund, supporting young people in Scotland, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to reach their potential and make a positive impact in their communities.
We are humbled by this achievement and deeply grateful to all the artisans and partners who brought this extraordinary creation to life.
The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old is a true masterpiece, featuring the oldest expression ever released by the brand, presented in a 1.5-litre spiral-inspired decanter, hand-blown and shaped by Brodie Nairn at Glasstorm.
It stands as a testament to our ongoing pursuit of excellence and our commitment to redefining the traditional codes as the definitive Speyside single malt.
*Final price includes VAT and buyer’s premium.
The @distillers_one_of_one charity auction will be held today, 2pm BST at Hopetoun House.
The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old represents the unwavering pursuit of liquid perfection that defines The Glenlivet.
Watch this space. #TheGlenlivet60YearOld
With notes of sweet juicy plums, drizzled with dark chocolate, The Glenlivet 18 Year Old is an indulgent treat made for special occasions.
Come join us for a dram – it`s the smoothest one you`ll find. #TheGlenlivet
The warmth of a gentle breeze. The glow of golden hour. Fruity and nutty flavour of The Glenlivet 15 Year Old, layered with spice.
We let our wins do the talking.
The Glenlivet 18, 21, and 25 Year Old have each taken home Gold at the International Spirits Challenge this year, adding three more awards to our shelf of distinction.
Make the smooth move. Choose the right pour.
#TheGlenlivet12YearOld.
Destined for the upcoming @distillers_one_of_one charity auction in partnership with @sothebyswine , we proudly introduce The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old, the oldest and most distinctive expression from the brand to-date, distilled in 1965 and matured for six decades in a single hogshead cask.
This single malt is presented in the timeless SPIRA decanter (‘spiral’ in Latin), an artistic vessel inspired by the dance of the vapours within The Glenlivet’s iconic stills and the flowing River Livet, embodying our signature elegance and smoothness. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece represents our pinnacle of craftsmanship and unwavering pursuit of liquid perfection that defines The Glenlivet.
The Distillers One of One charity auction will be held on October 10th, 2025, at Hopetoun House near Edinburgh. All proceeds will benefit The Youth Action Fund, focused on education and vocational training in the distilling industry.
