Pure Single Malt Special Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain stable for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mild creamy cheeses like Brie, and dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Glenfiddich, translating to 'Valley of the Deer' in Scottish Gaelic, was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Speyside. The 'Pure Single Malt' Special Reserve is a historic milestone in the spirits world, credited with popularizing single malt Scotch whisky globally during the mid-20th century. Housed in its iconic triangular bottle designed by Hans Schleger in 1957, this expression represents the classic Speyside style. It is crafted from 100% malted barley, distilled in uniquely shaped copper pot stills, and matured in a combination of American oak and European oak casks. The pristine water source, the Robbie Dhu spring, contributes to its signature clean, soft character, yielding delicate aromas of fresh pear, subtle oak, and sweet malt.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1886 by William Grant alongside his nine children, Glenfiddich stands as one of Scotland's most historically significant and enduringly independent, family-owned distilleries. Situated in Dufftown within the heart of Speyside, the distillery draws its pure, mineral-soft process water exclusively from the Robbie Dhu springs, which flow through nearby peatlands and quartz terrain. Distillation is conducted in unusually small, distinctively shaped copper pot stills, meticulously replicated down to the exact curvature of the original late-nineteenth-century vessels to preserve high ester formation. Glenfiddich was instrumental in pioneering the modern global market for single malt Scotch in the 1960s. Today, under the guidance of Malt Master Brian Kinsman, the distillery is distinguished by its on-site cooperage and Solera vat system, crafting an iconic house profile marked by fresh orchard pear, delicate white blossom, subtle oak spice, and dried fruit complexity exemplified in releases like the 21 Year Old Gran Reserva Caribbean rum cask finish and the Rare Collection.