Single Malt Rare Collection American Oak Hogshead Cask 11138 36YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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 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.