Single Malt Gran Reserva Cuban Rum Cash Finish 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored sealed and upright, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its delicate rum-cask aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich sticky toffee pudding, premium dark chocolate with sea salt, or mature blue cheeses like Stilton.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the Valley of the Deer in Dufftown, Scotland, Glenfiddich has been a pioneer of Speyside single malts since William Grant founded the distillery in 1887. This exceptional 21-year-old expression, the Gran Reserva, undergoes a meticulous maturation process. After spending over two decades in traditional oak casks, the whisky is finished in hand-selected casks that previously held premium Caribbean rum, historically sourced from Cuba. This finishing touch marries the classic Speyside profile of fresh pear, oak, and delicate floral notes with a vibrant, exotic warmth, yielding rich aromas of sweet toffee, fig, ginger, and subtle spices. It represents a masterful bridge between Scottish distilling heritage and tropical sweetness.
🍾 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.