Single Malt Release No 17 40YO
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As a highly aged distilled spirit, this whisky is bottled at its absolute peak of maturity and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will maintain its extraordinary quality indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature artisanal blue cheeses, and slow-roasted venison or game dishes.
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Nestled in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, Glenfiddich—meaning 'Valley of the Deer' in Gaelic—was established by William Grant in 1887. The Glenfiddich 40 Year Old is a legendary masterpiece of single malt Scotch whisky, representing the pinnacle of the distillery's craft. This exceptional expression is renowned for its pioneering 'remnant vatting' process, a continuous blending method where remnants of the previous 40-year-old batch are carried over and married with the next. Matured in a combination of exquisite American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, this whisky absorbs decades of character from the wood. It offers an incredibly rich, complex profile defined by dried fruits, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and faint peat smoke, echoing the historic legacy of Speyside's pristine Robbie Dhu spring water and traditional copper pot stills.
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Established in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, Glenfiddich is one of the world's most famous and pioneering single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, still proudly family-owned by William Grant & Sons. Nestled in the heart of Speyside, the distillery utilizes the pristine waters of the Robbie Dhu spring and traditional, uniquely shaped copper pot stills to craft its signature spirit. Glenfiddich is celebrated for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship, maintaining an on-site cooperage and maturing its spirit in fine oak casks. This dedication yields an iconic, fruit-forward, and complex range of single malts, from their classic expressions to highly coveted, decades-old vintage reserves.