GLENFIDDICH VINTAGE RESERVE 1973
Introduction
On a snow-white morning in January this year, seven coopers at The Glenfiddich Distillery went to work with a particularly large spring in their step. It was their privilege to assist the Malt Master, David Stewart, to select the year's Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve Scotch Whisky, and they set a new benchmark by breaking with tradition.
The seven men - who have over 130 years’ experience at William Grant & Sons between them - chose a 1973 Glenfiddich single malt, matured for 33 years in second-fill Spanish sherry butts: the first time the Distillery used a malt stored in this type of wood for its Vintage Reserve.
Commenting on the new vintage, David Stewart said: “I was surprised at their choice of using Glenfiddich matured in sherry butts for a vintage, but it couldn't have worked out better. The dark colour is the deepest of any Vintage Reserve release to date. The nose has rich oak notes, a subtle nuttiness and sherried sweetness that leads to a stunning sweet and spicy sensation upon taste and a warm and lingering finish.”
A total of 861 bottles have been drawn from the two casks selected.
All stock has been sold.
RECENT AWARDS
- Silver Medal 2007
International Wine & Spirit
Competition (IWSC)