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25th February 2010 |
Glenfiddich
branches into new territory with a
pioneering virgin European oak cask
whisky.
 Delicately finished in untouched
American and European oak casks,
Glenfiddich today honours the
distillery’s long history of wood
mastery with the release of the 14 year
old Glenfiddich Rich Oak Single Malt
Scotch Whisky. The use of untouched
European oak casks is a first for the
single malt whisky industry, and the
Glenfiddich Rich Oak is the latest in a
long line of groundbreaking whiskies
from the world’s most awarded
distillery. Rich Oak will be launched at Whisky Live,
which takes place in London on the 26th
and 27th February.
The Glenfiddich Rich Oak is testament to
the pioneering spirit of the
distillery’s founder William Grant, and
the skill and precision required by
Glenfiddich’s sixth Malt Master, Brian
Kinsman, who has been instrumental
throughout the final stages of a
nurturing process that has given rise to
a whisky of exceptional quality and
flavour.
“At Glenfiddich, we pride ourselves in
offering a range of pioneering single
malts, so I feel truly honoured to be
releasing a whisky that has been
carefully crafted in the authentic
Glenfiddich tradition, but that also has
its own unique story to tell,” commented
Brian Kinsman, Malt Master at
Glenfiddich.
He continued; “I expect the new and
complex harmony of rich flavours,
derived from the virgin oak, will
delight whisky lovers everywhere.”
To celebrate the whisky’s unique
association with virgin European wood,
Glenfiddich is planning to plant a
Glenfiddich Oak Forest, to provide an
ever-lasting legacy to the launch of
Glenfiddich Rich Oak.
The current Chairman and fifth
generation descendent of the
distillery’s founder, Peter Gordon, will
plant the first sapling in March 2010,
ahead of a grand opening in November.
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Glenfiddich Rich Oak Tasting Notes
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Bottled at 40% ABV with a RRP of £30.99
Nose:
Initially spicy oak notes and rich
vibrant vanilla. Hints of freshly sawn
wood and dried fruits, raisins and
apricots. With time, some softer toffee
notes appear, caramelised pear and
gentle fragrant floral aromas.
Taste:
Very lively. Mouth tingling and spicy on
first tasting. The rich vanilla
sweetness is followed up with zesty
fruit flavours and some wood spice.
Finish:
The finish lingers for a long time with
warming, oak notes.
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