Glenfiddich, 40-Year-Old, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (44.6%)

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Glenfiddich, 40-Year-Old, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (44.6%)

Description

Colour: Dark Mahogany.  Nose: A deep layered expression of dried fruit, dark chocolate, roasted coffee and ripe black cherries. Completed with subtle waves of gently wood smoke, polished leather and cloves. Taste: A luxurious, full, and silky smooth taste with memories of the past released in every nuanced note. Evolving from deep dried fruit notes to rich fruitcake, raisins and stewed apples before giving way to dry, oaky notes with subtle hints of bitter chocolate and peat. Finish: Complex, memorable and exquisitely long-lasting.

Distiller's note, Glenfiddich 

Product Type Scotch Whisky
Main Ingredients Barley
Region Scotch Whisky
Producer Glenfiddich Distillery, Speyside

About this spirit

Glenfiddich Distillery, Speyside

William Grant founded Glenfiddich in 1886 from second-hand equipment bought at a bargain price from nearby distillery Cardhu. It is located near the small river whose name it bears in Dufftown in the heart of Speyside. It produced its first whisky on Christmas Day 1887. The glen of the river Fiddich gives its name to the biggest-selling single malt whisky in the world. The Glenfiddich distillery is on the small river whose name it bears, in Dufftown. The name Fiddich indicates that the river runs in the valley of the deer and indeed a stag is the company's emblem. Although the distillery no longer produces its own malt, pagodas have been added to some of the newer buildings in a salute to tradition. One uniquely truly traditional element is the use of coal-fired stills - the stills are small, and the whisky is principally aged in plain oak, though about 10% goes into sherry casks. The distillery is unusual in that it has its own bottling line on the premises, with the only other malt distillery with bottling facilities being Springbank. William Grant brought his eight children into the business, and the company is still directed and managed by his descendants. Today it is the world's best-selling malt whisky,
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Barley

Barley is a key ingredient in the production of some of the world's most renowned spirits, particularly whiskey and Scotch whisky. Malted barley is used as the primary grain in many single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, where it contributes a distinct malty, nutty, and sometimes smoky flavour profile. In addition to Scotch, barley is also a staple in the production of Irish whiskey, where it often lends a smoother, creamier taste. The versatility of barley as a grain makes it a favorite for creating complex and deeply nuanced spirits cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.

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