Single Malt Experimental Series 05 Orchard Experiment Finished in Somerset Pomona Spirit Casks
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Warm apple tarte Tatin, mature English Cheddar, roasted pork belly with orchard sauce dishes, or slow-roasted pork belly with an apple reduction
✨ Technical Specifications
The Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment is the fifth release in the distillery's pioneering Experimental Series, showcasing a unique cross-border collaboration of craft. Born in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, where William Grant first established the distillery in 1887, this single malt is finished in casks that previously held Somerset Pomona—a rich, artisanal blend of apple juice and cider brandy from the Temperley family's orchards in Somerset, England. This innovative finishing process marries the classic, sweet, and fruity Speyside spirit with vibrant notes of crisp green apples, caramelized pears, and warm oak spice, celebrating both Scottish distilling heritage and traditional English orchard folklore.
🍾 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.