Single Malt Excellence 26YO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is released at its absolute peak of complexity and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely, remaining stable for years even after opening if kept in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt, or slow-cooked pork belly.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Established in 1886 by William Grant in the heart of Speyside, Glenfiddich remains one of the few family-owned single malt distilleries in Scotland. The Excellence 26 Year Old is a rare and luxurious expression that pays tribute to this heritage. Matured exclusively in select ex-bourbon American oak casks for over a quarter of a century, this single malt absorbs the deep, rich characters of the wood. The pristine Robbie Dhu spring water and the distillery's uniquely shaped copper pot stills, identical to those used since its founding, impart a signature fruity and floral character. This long maturation results in an incredibly complex spirit, bursting with notes of intense vanilla, caramelized brown sugar, toasted oak, and delicate spices, representing the pinnacle of Speyside craftsmanship.
🍾 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.