Glenfiddich
has unveiled its first-ever vatted
vintage reserve the Glenfiddich 1974
Vintage Reserve which was selected by
a global panel of 16 Glenfiddich experts.
Glenfiddich has announced the release of
the 1974 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve,
Glenfiddich’s first-ever vatted Vintage
Reserve. After the pioneering launch of
Snow Phoenix, which was created by
combining Glenfiddich whiskies of
different strengths, ages and finishes,
Glenfiddich is delighted to be releasing
another vatted single malt Scotch
whisky.
Glenfiddich’s largest-ever selection
panel included Glenfiddich’s Malt
Master, Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich’s
Global Brand Ambassador, Ian Millar and
Glenfiddich’s UK Brand Ambassador, Jamie
Milne – as well as 13 global Brand
Ambassadors (see list below).
Marking an adventurous change to the
selection process, rather than sampling
whisky from single casks, the panel
carefully nosed and tasted three
exceptional vatted vintage whiskies
dating from 1973, 1974 and 1975. After
careful consideration and in-depth
debate, the panel selected the 1974
Glenfiddich.
The nose of the 1974 Glenfiddich Vintage
Reserve is rich and oaky with vibrant
vanilla sweetness and a hint of polished
leather and liquorice. With the addition
of a little water there is a burst of
fresh fruit and spice – orange
marmalade, ripe berries, cinnamon,
nutmeg and caramelised pear.
The taste is initially very sweet with a
vanilla toffee character. The oak tannin
develops with time giving a pleasing,
oily texture and a slightly drier
flavour. With water, it becomes velvety
soft and mellow with beautiful layers of
fruit, spice, oak and the merest hint of
smoke.
Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master,
said: "We’re delighted to unveil the
1974 Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve – not
only because it’s our first ever vatted
Vintage Reserve, but also because it was
selected by a panel of Glenfiddich’s
passionate Brand Ambassadors. Being
surrounded by a panel of judges who are
so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about
whisky was a fantastic and thoroughly
rewarding experience. Just 50
limited-edition bottles of the
distinctly Glenfiddich whisky, which has
rich, spicy oak notes and an amazing
vibrancy for whisky of this age, will be
available in the UK."
Jamie Milne, Brand Ambassador for
Glenfiddich in the UK, said; "Joining
Glenfiddich Brand Ambassadors from all
over the world to select this year’s
Vintage Reserve was a once in a lifetime
experience. We hope Glenfiddich drinkers
enjoy it as much as we did."
The Glenfiddich 1974 Vintage Reserve
Selection Panel:
- Brian Kinsman - Glenfiddich’s
Malt Master.
- Ian Millar - Glenfiddich’s
Global Brand Ambassador.
- Hans-Henrik Hansen - Owner of the
world’s largest collection of
Glenfiddich
- 13 of Glenfiddich’s Brand
Ambassadors:
- Barry Chalmers – South East Asia
- Claude Fronton – France
- David Francis – Nordics
- Freddy May – USA
- Heather Green – USA
- Mitch Bechard – USA
- James Chan – Taiwan
- Jamie Milne – UK
- Jason Duganzich – South Africa
- Javier Peralta – Spain
- Sean Lee – China
- Tony de Rooi – Netherlands
- Yoonsoo Kang – South Korea
The Glenfiddich
1974 Vintage Reserve is currently
available from
The Whisky Exchange priced at £525
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