Single Malt Archive Collection Cask No 11560 49YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly aged, bottled single malt Scotch whisky, it is at its peak upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate, aged Stilton cheese, and warm, spiced fruit desserts like apple tarte tatin.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Speyside, Scotland, the Glenfiddich Archive Collection Cask No 11560 represents an extraordinary chapter in Scotch whisky history. Distilled in the valley of the Deer (Glenfiddich in Gaelic), this rare 49-year-old single malt was nurtured in a single exceptional cask, surviving nearly half a century of slow maturation in the distillery's traditional earthen-floored dunnage warehouses. Utilizing the pristine, mineral-soft waters of the Robbie Dhu spring and distilled in Glenfiddich's uniquely shaped copper pot stills, this expression showcases the profound influence of long-term wood interaction. Over its five-decade slumber, the spirit developed an incredibly complex profile of rich dried fruits, polished antique oak, dark chocolate, and subtle peat smoke, embodying the pinnacle of Speyside craftsmanship and the legacy of the Grant family.
🍾 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.