Single Malt Vintage Reserve Cask No 9015 (((Bottled 2000)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is fully matured and ready to be savored immediately, and will maintain its exceptional character for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, or roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Speyside, Scotland, Glenfiddich—meaning 'Valley of the Deer' in Scottish Gaelic—was established in 1886 by the visionary William Grant. This rare Single Malt Vintage Reserve, drawn from Cask No. 9015 and bottled in the year 2000, represents the pinnacle of traditional Scottish distilling heritage. Crafted from malted barley and the pristine, mineral-rich waters of the Robbie Dhu spring, this expression was slowly distilled in Glenfiddich's uniquely shaped copper pot stills before undergoing decades of quiet maturation in a single hand-selected oak cask. The microclimate of Dufftown, characterized by cool, damp conditions, allowed the spirit to breathe deeply, absorbing rich notes of dried fruits, warm oak spices, and honeyed malt. It stands as a liquid testament to the enduring legacy of the Grant family and the timeless art of Speyside single cask maturation.
🍾 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.