Single Malt Release No 13 40YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a mature 40-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit is fully matured upon bottling and does not age further in the glass. It can be preserved indefinitely in a sealed bottle, and once opened, it is best savored over 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its complex aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-cooked venison or roasted game dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, lies the historic Glenfiddich distillery—the 'Valley of the Deer'—founded by William Grant in 1886. The Glenfiddich 40 Year Old Single Malt is an extraordinary monument to Scotch whisky craftsmanship. This rare liquid is crafted using a unique 'rematting' process, where the Malt Master hand-selects exceptional casks, including seasoned Oloroso sherry and American oak, to marry with remnants of the previous 40-year-old batch. This continuous thread of liquid history yields a whisky of unparalleled depth. Nourished by the pristine Robbie Dhu spring waters and distilled in Glenfiddich's signature small copper pot stills, this expression delivers a rich tapestry of dark chocolate, dried fruits, roasted coffee, and faint peat smoke, representing the pinnacle of Speyside elegance.
🍾 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.