Pure Single Malt Rare Collection 40YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As an ultra-aged single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its absolute peak of maturation and does not develop further in the bottle. It can be appreciated immediately upon release and will remain pristine for decades if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, or cured meats and roasted
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the heart of Speyside, Glenfiddich—meaning 'Valley of the Deer' in Gaelic—was established by William Grant in 1886 with the help of his nine children. The Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Rare Collection is a legendary pinnacle of Scotch whisky craftsmanship. It is famously produced using a pioneering remnant vatting process, where a portion of the previous 40-year-old batch is carried over and married with newly selected casks of exceptional age, creating a continuous thread of liquid history. Matured in a combination of exquisite Oloroso sherry and American oak casks, this rare expression exhibits an unparalleled depth of dried fruits, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and faint peat smoke, representing the ultimate heritage of Speyside distilling.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1886 by William Grant and constructed by hand with the help of his family, Glenfiddich Distillery is situated in the heart of Dufftown in Scotland's renowned Speyside region. Still independently owned by William Grant & Sons, the distillery made history in 1963 by pioneering the international single malt Scotch whisky category beyond traditional blended scotch. Glenfiddich crafts its spirits using the pristine waters of the nearby Robbie Dhu springs, distilling through distinctive copper pot stills and maintaining its own on-site cooperage to oversee maturation in premium American and European oak casks. Renowned worldwide for its iconic triangular bottle, the distillery produces an acclaimed spectrum of single malts characterized by signature orchard-fruit aromas, crisp green pear, delicate floral notes, and remarkable depth in its rare vintage releases.