The Glenlivet 'Caribbean Reserve' Scotch Whisky
The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a 750mL no-age-statement single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, Scotland, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), in which a portion of the malt is selectively finished in Caribbean rum barrels for a tropical twist on the house style. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Single malt Scotch whisky, no age statement
- Origin: The Glenlivet distillery, Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland — founded 1824 by George Smith
- Cask: A portion of the malt selectively finished in Caribbean rum barrels — the brand's first rum-barrel finish
- Recognition: Gold, International Spirits Challenge 2024 (as listed by the producer)
A Speyside Malt Takes a Tropical Turn
The Glenlivet has experimented since George Smith founded the distillery in 1824, and Caribbean Reserve brings rum barrels into its Scotch for the first time in the brand's history: a portion of the single malt is selectively finished in Caribbean rum barrels, weaving tropical fruit through the classic smooth, fruity Glenlivet character. The result is deliberately bold and vibrant rather than traditional — Speyside elegance with a rum-barrel accent. See the distillery's other expressions on The Glenlivet vendor page and browse the wider shelf in our Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the producer: sweet pear and apple on the nose with ripe banana in syrup; rich caramel toffee on the palate with mandarin orange, vanilla, and honeydew melon; a citrusy, exceptionally smooth finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the fruit, or lean into the theme in a whisky highball with a citrus twist. For more cask-finished malts, explore our whisky collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is all of Caribbean Reserve finished in rum casks?
No — the producer states that a portion of the single malt is selectively finished in Caribbean rum barrels and blended back with the rest.
Does Caribbean Reserve have an age statement?
No — it is a no-age-statement single malt; the producer publishes no age for it.
Where is The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve made?
At The Glenlivet distillery in Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland, founded by George Smith in 1824.
Tropical meets Speyside — order The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
