Single Malt Rare Collection Cask 28117 38YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As an ultra-premium aged spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Artisanal dark chocolate, mature Stilton blue cheese, and slow-roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, the Glenfiddich distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant and his family, who built the distillery stone by stone. The name Glenfiddich translates from Scottish Gaelic to 'Valley of the Deer'. The Rare Collection Cask 28117 38-Year-Old represents an extraordinary chapter in this legendary distillery's history. Distilled and filled into a single hand-selected oak cask, this ultra-rare single malt slept for nearly four decades in traditional dunnage warehouses. Over thirty-eight years of maturation, the spirit interacted intimately with the wood, drawing out deep, complex layers of dried stone fruits, rich oak spices, leather, and dark honey, softened by the pristine Robbie Dhu spring water. It stands as a testament to the patient art of traditional Scotch whisky maturation.
🍾 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.