{"product_id":"glenlivet-cellar-collection-french-oak-finish-1983","title":"Glenlivet 1983 20 Year Old Cellar Collection – French Oak Finish, 46% ABV, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined and increasingly hard-to-find official Glenlivet release, this 1983 vintage 20 Year Old was specially selected for the Cellar Collection and bottled in 2003. Chosen by Master Distiller Jim Cryle, who hand-signed the bottle, it spent approximately 20 years maturing before a finishing period in French oak. Presented in great condition with its striking original oak presentation case, this is a strong collector’s bottle with both rarity and display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery: Glenlivet \u003cbr\u003e- Bottler: Glenlivet \u003cbr\u003e- Series: Cellar Collection \u003cbr\u003e- Vintage \/ Distilled: 1983 \u003cbr\u003e- Bottled: 2003 \u003cbr\u003e- Age: 20 years old \u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 46% \u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 70cl \u003cbr\u003e- Region: Speyside, Scotland \u003cbr\u003e- Special Selection: Chosen by Master Distiller Jim Cryle \u003cbr\u003e- Signature: Hand-signed bottle \u003cbr\u003e- Finish: French oak \u003cbr\u003e- Packaging: Original oak presentation case \u003cbr\u003e- Condition: Great condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Part of Glenlivet’s Cellar Collection \u003cbr\u003e- Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2003 \u003cbr\u003e- Matured for around 20 years \u003cbr\u003e- Finished in French oak for added complexity \u003cbr\u003e- Hand-signed by Master Distiller Jim Cryle, enhancing collector interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Nose: Soft orchard fruit, vanilla, polished oak, dried fruit, and gentle spice. \u003cbr\u003e- Palate: Smooth and rounded with honeyed malt, citrus, toffee, oak spice, and subtle richness from the French oak finish. \u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Medium-long with lingering fruit, spice, and elegant oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect \/ Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Official Glenlivet Cellar Collection bottling \u003cbr\u003e- Hand-signed by Master Distiller Jim Cryle \u003cbr\u003e- 1983 vintage with French oak finish \u003cbr\u003e- Includes original oak presentation case and is described as being in great condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeller Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Glenlivet 1983 20 Year Old Cellar Collection \u003cbr\u003e- Bottled in 2003 at 46% ABV \u003cbr\u003e- French oak finish \u003cbr\u003e- Hand-signed by Jim Cryle \u003cbr\u003e- Original oak presentation case included \u003cbr\u003e- Great condition \u003cbr\u003e- Please review photos carefully for fill level, label condition, signature clarity, and case condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBidder Confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Photos form part of the description—please check condition carefully \u003cbr\u003e- Professionally packed for shipping; UK \u0026amp; international shipping available \u003cbr\u003e- Buyer responsible for any local duties\/taxes\/import restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379963093329,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/6A3CBE86-583D-4F94-BCCB-ABCB7CC56329.jpg?v=1774552058","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/glenlivet-cellar-collection-french-oak-finish-1983","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}