Whisky Focus - Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera

Glenfiddich and Baccarat collaborate to unveil the first in a new series of rare travel retail exclusive whiskies, the Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera.

Earlier this month at the at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2015 in Cannes Glenfiddich unveiled the Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera, the first in a series of rare whisky expressions. The unveiling of the expression marks a affiliation between Glenfiddich and Baccarat the historic French glassmaker and world famous manufacturer of the finest crystal glassware.

This is the latest and rarest expression in the Cask Collection Series, a range exclusive to travel retail, and is presented in a unique, hand-blown, numbered and signed Baccarat decanter.

The partnership between Glenfiddich and Baccarat is founded on joint values of perfection, innovation, craftsmanship, heritage and a profound appreciation for the finer things in life. French crystal glassware company Baccarat has a proud history, stretching back over 250 years. It was in 1764 that King Louis XV of France gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat. Since then, the company has been creating fine crystal for kings and queens, royalty, emperors and the rich and famous.

To create the Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera, Glenfiddich’s Malt Master Brian Kinsman selected up to 20 of the finest casks from Glenfiddich’s extensive collection of rare whiskies, which have been maturing in Glenfiddich Bourbon and American Oak casks. He then married these whiskies for at least two months using Glenfiddich’s unique Solera process, in a specially created tun that can only hold 2,000 litres, creating a rich, balanced whisky with complex flavours. The Solera process guarantees the continuity of the whisky's flavour and taste as the tun is never less than half full and is constantly replenished.

Only when Brian believes the liquid is ready will he release the whisky, which is then hand-decanted into exquisite Baccarat decanters. Each batch is numbered, and there will be a maximum of 600 bottles per batch. With Brian carefully selecting different casks for each new batch, no two batches will ever be the same.

Adding to the rarity of this premium product is the decanter itself, which is individually hand-blown by Baccarat master glassmakers, meaning each one is truly unique. Every individual decanter is marked with a bottle number, and the batch number is hand-written on the label alongside the signature of Brian Kinsman. The neck collar and stopper are made from premium copper, with hand-engraved Glenfiddich wording and the iconic stag emblem. The red cartouche, a reference to the iconic Baccarat red logo, is created using 24 carat gold powder and is proudly displayed on the bottle in tribute to the skill and traditions of Baccarat’s craftsmen.

As you would expect for a high end whisky this travel retail exclusive is presented in a beautiful presentation box, making it an ideal premium gift or special purchase for those looking to treat themselves.

The Glenfiddich Cask Collection – Finest Solera was bottled at 48% ABV and is available exclusively at Global Travel Retail outlets with a recommended retail price of £1,750.

You will also find a great range of Glenfiddich whiskies including some of their rarest and most collectable single malt whiskies available from specialist Whisky retailers such as Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange
 

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