Single Malt Rare Collection Cask No 843 64YO (((Bottled 2001)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As an exceptionally rare, ultra-aged spirit bottled at its absolute peak, this whisky does not age further in the bottle and is ready to be savored immediately. Once opened, it can be enjoyed over several years if stored in optimal conditions away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, premium artisanal dark chocolate, or a selection of roasted nuts and dried figs.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, lies the historic Glenfiddich distillery, founded by William Grant in 1886. This extraordinary liquid, distilled in 1937 and laid to rest in Oak Cask No. 843, survived the tumultuous years of World War II and matured for an astounding 64 years before being bottled in 2001. As one of the oldest and rarest single malt Scotch whiskies ever released, only 61 bottles were drawn from this single cask. The slow interaction with the oak over more than six decades, combined with the cool, damp Speyside climate, allowed the spirit to develop an unparalleled complexity, characterized by deep notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and subtle peat smoke, representing a liquid monument to Scottish distilling heritage.
🍾 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.