Single Malt Rare Collection cask 11138 36YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, ultra-aged single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be savored immediately upon release. Unlike wine, it will not continue to age or improve in the glass bottle, but if stored correctly away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, it will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, or slow-roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Speyside, Scotland, Glenfiddich's Rare Collection Cask 11138 is an extraordinary testament to the art of Scotch whisky maturation. Established in 1886 by William Grant, Glenfiddich has remained family-owned, preserving traditional methods such as using the same Robbie Dhu spring water and uniquely small copper pot stills. This specific release, aged for 36 years in a single hand-selected oak cask, represents the pinnacle of the distillery's inventory. Over nearly four decades of quiet slumber in the cool dales of Dufftown, the spirit has absorbed the profound character of the wood, developing a complex tapestry of rich dried fruits, warm oak spices, and subtle floral undertones that define the classic, elegant Speyside style.
🍾 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.