The Glenlivet Ndurra First Fill Selection is a cask strength Speyside single malt drawn entirely from first fill American white oak casks, never before used to mature Scotch. Ndurra, Gaelic for natural, signals the house approach: bottled in small batches at full cask strength with no chill filtration and natural color, using techniques The Glenlivet has favored since the early 1900s. The result is a wonderfully rich, vanilla forward whisky bursting with tropical fruit and a creamy texture that only undiluted, unfiltered spirit delivers. This is the now discontinued batch FF0115, bottled January 2015 at 59.8% ABV, a multiple award winner sought after by cask strength enthusiasts.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Light gold.

Nose: An enticing mix of soft vanilla fudge and sweet ripe pears, with malt and fresh oak underneath.

Palate: A tantalizingly tropical wave of juicy pineapple and ripe banana, cut with creamy vanilla and a zesty citrus flourish.

Finish: Medium and refreshing, with a lively warmth fitting its cask strength.

FAQ

What makes Ndurra First Fill different from the other Ndurra expressions?
This one is matured entirely in first fill American white oak, giving a bright, vanilla rich, tropical profile. It is unpeated, unlike the Peated Whisky Cask Finish, and not sherry driven like the Oloroso.

What proof is this bottle?
Batch FF0115 is bottled at cask strength, 59.8% ABV or 119.6 proof. Strength varies slightly from batch to batch since each is bottled naturally from the cask.

Is it peated?
No. This is a clean, fruit forward Speyside malt with no smoke.

How should I drink it?
Try it neat first to appreciate the full cask strength character, then add a few drops of water to open up the tropical fruit and vanilla.

Where can I buy The Glenlivet Ndurra First Fill Selection online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.