On June 25th, I was invited to the historic Elizabeth Street Gardens in New York’s NoLita neighborhood to experience The Glenlivet’s 200th Anniversary Party.
The star of the show was The Glenlivet Fusion Cask which they describe as “a first-of-its-kind expression that invites drinkers to explore new levels of flavor.” From our choice of two cocktails and a tasting, partygoers were delighted to taste the new juice from The Glenlivet Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection.
We were treated to an exquisite speciality cake by Laila Gohar – a celebrated artist who creates with food. The seventeen foot cake was decorated in various hues of color and intricate pipework to signify the partnership of The Glenlivet’s distinctive identity with Gohar’s signature style. It was as delicious as it looked!
Sipping the Fusion Cask amongst the fireflies, wonderful music, and delectable cake, it was a great way to usher in the summer and celebrate The Glenlivets 200th.
More from their official press release:
For 200 years, The Glenlivet has followed in the footsteps of its founder George Smith with its storied history of innovation from flavor to craftmanship. This spirit of innovation is alive today as The Glenlivet continues to evolve the category, most recently marked by the release of The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask in February 2024. This category-first single malt Scotch whisky offers a luxurious new depth of flavor by selectively finishing its signature single malt Scotch whisky in bespoke casks made by dismantling and reassembling first-fill rum and bourbon barrels. This distinctive technique imparts a harmonious fusion of luscious fruit and caramel-toffee notes.
