Single Malt Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Refill Sherry Butt Cask No 25427 Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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 and constructed by hand with the help of his family, Glenfiddich Distillery is situated in the heart of Dufftown in Scotland's renowned Speyside region. Still independently owned by William Grant & Sons, the distillery made history in 1963 by pioneering the international single malt Scotch whisky category beyond traditional blended scotch. Glenfiddich crafts its spirits using the pristine waters of the nearby Robbie Dhu springs, distilling through distinctive copper pot stills and maintaining its own on-site cooperage to oversee maturation in premium American and European oak casks. Renowned worldwide for its iconic triangular bottle, the distillery produces an acclaimed spectrum of single malts characterized by signature orchard-fruit aromas, crisp green pear, delicate floral notes, and remarkable depth in its rare vintage releases.