Single Malt Experimental Series 03 Winter Storm 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly stable, 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, it does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely if stored properly. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich fruit tarts or apple tarte Tatin, aged blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, and lightly seared foie gras or rich duck liver pâté.
✨ Technical Specifications
Glenfiddich's Experimental Series is renowned for pushing the boundaries of traditional Scotch whisky making, and the 'Winter Storm' is a remarkable marriage of Scottish heritage and Canadian extreme winemaking. Malt Master Brian Kinsman traveled to Canada, where he toured the freezing vineyards of Peller Estates in Niagara. He discovered that the intense, sweet, and highly acidic profile of Canadian Icewine casks provided the perfect foil for Glenfiddich's elegant Speyside spirit, but only when aged for a minimum of 21 years to ensure the oak structure could withstand the intense sweetness. The result is a sublime single malt that balances the classic Speyside notes of heather, honey, and oak with a vibrant, tropical sweetness, candied peel, and a crisp, wine-like finish.
🍾 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.