Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, announced the launch of Archive Collection; a 21st-century dedication to the brand’s beginnings and a defining moment to its rich and long-lasting history, starting with a 1973 single malt. In the initial release, this collection houses three hand-picked casks filled in 1973, 1984 and 1987 that unlock a moment in time from the distillery’s warehouses in Dufftown, Speyside. Glenfiddich Archive Collection 1973 cask is exclusive to the UK with only 83 bottles available.
While the world has been changing around them, these whiskies have been quietly maturing and taking on the unique qualities of their oak casks and the exceptional climate in the ‘Valley of the Deer’. The Glenfiddich Archive Collection gives drinkers a chance to taste and experience the vision of William and Elizabeth Grant and the generations of the Grant family that have followed.
Brian Kinsman, a Glenfiddich Malt Master, said that the collection seamlessly bridges the gap between Glenfiddich’s spirit of innovation and its rich history, bearing witness to the heritage of craftsmanship, pioneering spirit, and the passing on of knowledge and experience.
An Exclusive Find
In 2023 a limited number of hand-picked casks will be available in select countries across the world as part of an annual release. Each Archive Collection release comprises of asset-grade liquids that provide a special window into Glenfiddich’s soul and heritage. Likened to a time capsule, drinkers are presented with an opportunity to discover the rich and storied history of Glenfiddich; unlocking the archive of the Glenfiddich Distillery allows discerning drinkers to unlock the archive of Single Malt itself.
This year’s launch consists of three remarkable single-malt Scotch whiskies that were distilled in 1973, 1984 and 1987. The unique packaging features the iconic triangular green glass bottle, golden stopper and closure, and the return of the original red word mark on the label. The label comprises the individual cask number along with the bottle number, highlighting the rarity of this release. Lastly, each bottle is beautifully presented in a specially designed wooden outer case with a unique key to unlock an individual piece of history.
Bringing the Past to the Present
Glenfiddich Archive 1973, exclusive to the UK, is taken from a refill American Oak cask where it was aged for 49 years; a flavourful record of the moment it was sealed. Glenfiddich Archive Collection 1973 has a scent of French polish in an old sweet shop, accompanied by layers of woody beeswax and the bright zing of lemon sherbet and lavender. It embodies a distinctive fresh breeze carried by a whisper of honeysuckle and sweet fruits from a walled garden. Ethereal in both nature and availability, the Glenfiddich 1973 bottling has delicate and gentle aromatics with an elegant depth, making it a particular treasure and inviting one to consider how the distillery and Glenfiddich itself have evolved over time.
Unlock the history of Single Malt with the incredibly rare Glenfiddich Archive Collection 1973 American Oak cask, which is exclusively available to the UK with only 83 bottles. Until the end of October 2023, this remarkable whisky will be available for purchase exclusively from Berry Brothers & Rudd.
From November onwards, Archive Collection 1973 cask will be available in additional selected luxury retailers at a recommended retail price of £33,500.
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