Single Malt Private Vintage Cask 4221 (((Bottled 2006)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. Kept sealed and stored upright away from direct light, it will remain in pristine condition for decades. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-roasted game or smoked meats.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Glenfiddich, translating to 'Valley of the Deer' in Scottish Gaelic, was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, the heart of Speyside. This legendary distillery has remained family-owned, preserving traditional production methods including the use of uniquely shaped copper pot stills and the pristine waters of the Robbie Dhu spring. The Private Vintage Cask 4221, bottled in 2006, represents an ultra-rare single cask expression. Unlike standard releases, single cask bottlings capture a singular, unrepeatable moment in time, showcasing the profound influence of an individual oak cask over decades of maturation. The resulting spirit is a masterclass in Speyside elegance, typically characterized by rich dried fruits, deep oak spices, honeyed malt, and a velvety complexity that only patient, long-term aging can bestow.
🍾 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.