Single Malt Rare Collection Cask No 28121 36YO (((Bottled 2015)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, ultra-premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not develop further in glass and is ready to be savored immediately. Once opened, it will retain its extraordinary character for several years if kept sealed in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate with high cocoa content, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, or enjoyed neat as a post-dinner digestif.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the valley of the deer ('Glenfiddich' in Gaelic), this incredibly rare 36-year-old single malt represents the pinnacle of Speyside craftsmanship. Distilled in 1978 and matured in a single oak cask (No. 28121) until its bottling in 2015, it embodies the legacy of William Grant, who founded the distillery in 1886 with his family's bare hands. Glenfiddich remains one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned, preserving traditional methods such as using uniquely shaped copper pot stills and sourcing pristine water from the Robbie Dhu spring. This exceptionally long-aged expression showcases a complex tapestry of rich oak, dried orchard fruits, warm baking spices, and a delicate honeyed sweetness, a testament to nearly four decades of silent maturation in the cool Speyside climate.
🍾 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.