Single Malt Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Refill Sherry Butt Cask No 25427 (((Bottled 2020)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release. Unlike wine, distilled spirits do not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate, mature blue cheeses, and warm spiced fruit tarts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the valley of the River Fiddich, meaning 'Valley of the Deer' in Scottish Gaelic, Glenfiddich was founded in 1886 by William Grant and his nine children, who hand-built the distillery stone by stone. This exceptionally rare single malt was bottled in 2020 exclusively for the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, celebrating the rich distilling heritage of Scotland's most famous whisky region. Drawn from a single refill Sherry butt (Cask No. 25427), this expression beautifully balances the distillery's signature bright orchard-fruit and pear character with the subtle, oxidative depth of seasoned European oak. The use of a refill cask ensures the wood complements rather than dominates, allowing complex notes of soft baking spices, toasted nuts, and delicate honeyed malt to shine through.
🍾 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.