Single Malt Rare Collection American Oak Hogshead Cask 11138 36YO (((Bottled 2015)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As an ultra-aged single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully matured and does not improve with further bottle aging. It is ready to be savored immediately and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Artisanal dark chocolate with high cocoa content, mature Stilton or other rich blue cheeses, and slow-roasted venison or wild game dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the heart of Speyside, within the valley of the River Fiddich, lies the historic Glenfiddich distillery, founded by William Grant in 1886. The name Glenfiddich is Gaelic for 'Valley of the Deer,' a motif that reflects the wild, pristine landscape of Dufftown. This incredibly rare 36-year-old single malt is a crown jewel of the distillery's Rare Collection, selected from a single American Oak Hogshead (Cask 11138) and bottled in 2015. Over nearly four decades of maturation, the spirit breathed the cool, damp Scottish air, absorbing the delicate vanillins, toasted coconut, and soft spice characteristic of premium American oak. This expression represents the pinnacle of Speyside craft, showcasing how patience and the natural microclimate of the warehouse can transform malted barley and pure Robbie Dhu spring water into liquid gold.
🍾 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.