Get ready for nine days of whisky wonder at The Glenlivet Bothy Pop-up at The Five.
Get ready for nine days of whisky wonder at The Glenlivet Bothy Pop-up event at The Five, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.
From July 29 to August 6, The Glenlivet will be hosting an immersive pop-up experience inspired by the history and heritage of the whisky, which was born out of rebellion.
Situated on Level 2 of The Five, the experience pays homage to the heritage and rebellious beginnings of The Glenlivet, and is set inside a ‘Bothy’ (a small hut or cottage) – a nod to the one where founder, George Smith, first honed his craft in.
Visitors will get to immerse themselves in the heritage and history of The Glenlivet at the Heritage Room, see how whisky barrels are stored and aged in the Barrel Room, discover the different flavour notes that give the whisky its distinct character at the Aroma Room, and last but not least, savour the distinctive taste of The Glenlivet’s different expressions at the Tasting Room.
Guests who purchase the RM88 ticket will also get to redeem a cocktail capsule expertly crafted by the team at Rakh and inspired by the key flavours of The Glenlivet range of whiskies. For those who purchase a bottle of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old and Founder’s Reserve, they can also opt to personalise the label for a bottle that is proudly and truly their own.
Besides the main experience, a number of outlets around The Five will also be participating in the event, each showcasing different The Glenlivet experiences that highlight the single malt whisky in their own unique way.
These include special food pairing menus at Jwala and Seed by Whitegrass, where guests will get to taste The Glenlivet’s award-winning whiskies alongside some exquisite dishes; and an exclusive whisky tasting flight at Bā by 61Monarchy showcasing the qualities of each expression.
For those who love cocktails, you can sample The Glenlivet Culinary Cocktails at Rakh; or check out Here & Now’s flight of The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve cocktails that each represent the past, present and future.
Ling Long will also have a special dish infused with The Glenlivet 15 Year Old, which comes with a complimentary dram of the whisky, while those with a sweet tooth can head to Mano for a unique The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve-infused dessert and cocktail. Shoppers at Qra will also get to sample The Glenlivet and those who purchase bottles there can get a complimentary personalised label done at The Bothy.
Guests who partake in each activity will be able to collect stamps and redeem special gifts from the Bothy, including a bottle of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Licensed Dram is the latest limited edition expression celebrating the brand’s history.
The Glenlivet Bothy Pop-up experience is also held in conjunction with the Malaysian launch of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Licensed Dram, the latest limited edition expression celebrating the brand’s history.
Licensed Dram is the second edition of The Glenlivet Original Stories Series – the first one, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still, was released in 2020 and paid homage to Glenlivet’s origins as one of many illicit Scotch whisky distillers back in the early days of the industry.
Licensed Dram highlights a major milestone in the Glenlivet’s history – becoming the first officially licensed Scotch whisky distillery in 1823. That year, founder George Smith was one of the first distillers to gain a license to legally distil Scotch after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act in Scotland, a law that some say marked the beginning of the modern Scotch whisky industry we see today.
Matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled at a respectable 48% ABV, this is surely one dram Smith would have been proud of. The nose has a lovely fruity, honeyed note that still contains that baking spice-like note that is in Glenlivet's signature DNA. On the palate, that honey fruitiness stands out amidst a slightly spicy note, layered with malt and tropical fruits like melons and even a hint of pineapple, before ending with a sweet, fruity finish.
Register and book a time slot to visit The Glenlivet Bothy for free at www.diineout.com/theglenlivet.
For an added tasting experience, purchase tickets to The Glenlivet Bothy Experience at just RM 88 from the Official Pernod Ricard Malaysia Shopee Store to access a unique tasting flight of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Licensed Dram, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak and a Cocktail Capsule.
Alternatively, customers can also purchase a bottle of The Glenlivet from Diineout or Qra at The Five, Damansara Heights for tickets to the experience, as well as an opportunity to personalise the bottle label with their name or initials.
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