Pure Single Malt 8YO 70 Proof
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this historic bottling does not mature further in glass and is ready to enjoy immediately. Kept sealed and away from direct sunlight, it will remain perfectly preserved indefinitely.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature artisanal cheddar cheese, and dark chocolate truffles.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Steeped in the pioneering spirit of Dufftown, Scotland, the Glenfiddich Pure Single Malt 8 Year Old 70 Proof is a monumental release in spirits history. Founded by William Grant in 1886 with the help of his nine children, Glenfiddich—meaning 'Valley of the Deer' in Scottish Gaelic—pioneered the global single malt category. In the 1960s, when the world drank almost exclusively blended Scotch, Glenfiddich boldly marketed this 'Pure Malt' internationally in its iconic triangular bottle designed by Hans Schleger. Crafted using the pure waters of the Robbie Dhu spring and distilled in uniquely shaped copper pot stills, this historic expression represents the classic, elegant Speyside style of yesteryear. It offers a nostalgic sensory journey characterized by delicate orchard fruits, sweet heather honey, soft oak, and a gentle malty finish.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Glenfiddich Distillery blev grundlagt i 1886 af William Grant og opført ved håndkraft med hjælp fra hans familie. Destilleriet ligger i hjertet af Dufftown i Skotlands berømte Speyside-region og er den dag i dag stadig uafhængigt ejet af William Grant & Sons. I 1963 skrev destilleriet historie ved at bane vejen for single malt whisky på det internationale marked, der hidtil havde været domineret af traditionelle blends. Glenfiddich fremstiller sin whisky på det krystalklare kildevand fra de nærliggende Robbie Dhu-kilder, destillerer på karakteristiske svanehalsformede kobberkedler og råder over eget bødkeri for at have fuld kontrol over modningen på førsteklasses amerikanske og europæiske egetræsfade. Destilleriet er verdenskendt for sin ikoniske trekantede flaske og skaber en anmelderrost portefølje af single malts, der er kendetegnet ved destilleriets signaturnoter af frugthave, sprøde grønne pærer, fine florale nuancer samt en bemærkelsesværdig dybde i de sjældne årgangsaftapninger.