Single Malt Rare Collection Cask 22742 39YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly aged single malt scotch whisky, this is bottled at its absolute peak of maturation. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage, or slow-roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, lies the Glenfiddich distillery, founded by William Grant in 1886. Named after the Gaelic for 'Valley of the Deer,' Glenfiddich has preserved its traditional distilling heritage for generations, still utilizing the Robbie Dhu spring for its exceptionally pure water. The Single Malt Rare Collection Cask 22742 39YO is an extraordinary testament to time and patience. Distilled in 1978 and matured for nearly four decades in a single oak cask, this ultra-rare expression captures the essence of Speyside's gentle microclimate. The slow, decades-long interaction between the spirit and the wood has yielded a remarkably complex profile, rich with notes of dark dried fruits, seasoned oak, delicate spice, and a whisper of classic Glenfiddich orchard fruit character.
🍾 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.