Glenfiddich Grand Cru (40% ABV) is a 23 Year Old expression, which was matured in American and European oak casks, before being finished in French cuvée casks.
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This latest release from the Speyside based distillery, is the first Glenfiddich expression to be finished in French cuvée casks, which were previously used to ferment sparkling wines in the Champagne region.
Glenfiddich Grand Cru, is said to deliver notes of apple
blossom, freshly baked bread and candied lemon on the nose. Followed by notes
of rich vanilla oak, sweet brioche, sandalwood, pear sorbet and white grapes on
the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt
Master, said: “Breaking category conventions once more, this unusual
collaboration presented an exciting opportunity to create a spirit that further elevated our unique
Glenfiddich style. We experimented with the maturation time and hand selected
the right balance of 23 Year Old Glenfiddich casks out of our unique collection
of old age malts. The further influence from the oak of the French cuvée casks
added an extra layer of complexity thanks to the liquid they once held.
Marrying the best of both worlds, the final liquid presents an exceptional
finesse and is a special tribute to each individual cuvée cask the malts were
finished in.”
Glenfiddich Grand Cru, is now available exclusively from Harrods,
before being available from other luxury and specialist retailers from September
17th, for a RRP of £220.00.
Posted by Steve Rush