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21st January 2013 |
Glenfiddich
embarks on Darwinian voyage of discovery
with new, exclusive whisky
 Today, Glenfiddich released the third
whisky in there popular travel retail
exclusive ‘Age of Discovery’ whisky
range; the Glenfiddich ‘Age of
Discovery’ Red Wine Cask Finish.
Like the first two bottlings in the
series, the Glenfiddich Madeira Cask
Finish and Bourbon Cask Reserve it has
been aged for at least 19 years but this
time it has been finished in casks which
previously housed the full bodied red
wines produced in South America.
Glenfiddich tell me that the Glenfiddich
‘Age of Discovery’ Red Wine Cask Finish
is an adventurous whisky, bursting with
flavour and inspired by Charles Darwin’s
legendary voyage.
It is a very unique expression of
Glenfiddich, it marks the first time
ever in Glenfiddich’s history that a
whisky has been finished in red wine
casks. The ‘Age of Discovery’ Red Wine
Cask Finish takes its influence from the
renowned journey of HMS Beagle. Setting
sail from Plymouth, England in 1831, its
passengers included Charles Darwin, a
young naturalist, who was invited
onboard to record his observations as
they explored the South American coast
line.
Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman
commented: "Inspired by Darwin’s famous
voyage, this extraordinarily rich single
malt Scotch whisky is finished in oak
casks previously used to produce the
smooth complex wines of South America.
After years of maturation, Malbec,
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
have combined with the oak to deliver
exceptional smoothness, complimented by
warm spicy notes with sweet berry
flavours lending a velvety sweetness."
He continued: "I have married together
some of our most exciting whiskies to
create this exclusive new whisky which
truly celebrates and reflects pioneering
spirit."
Adorned with striking illustrations that
map the route of Charles Darwin’s
journey, the bespoke packaging of ‘Age
of Discovery’ Glenfiddich Red Wine Cask
Finish showcases this unique expedition.
Meanwhile the deep red box and the black
glass bottle, embellished with a red
cartouche compass, reflects the richness
and exclusivity of this whisky, making
it an ideal gift for the adventurous and
discerning drinker.
The ‘Age of Discovery’ range celebrates
the intrepid journeys of the most
determined pioneers. The first in the
range and released in 2011,
‘Age of Discovery’ Madeira Cask Finish,
is inspired by the passage of the 15th
century Portuguese explorers who
discovered Macau and Madeira and
revolutionised our understanding of the
world. This was followed by the ‘Age of
Discovery’ Bourbon Cask Reserve in 2012,
which marks the long journeys taken
along the Mississippi in the deep
American South in the 19th century.
Completing the trio, the ‘Age of
Discovery’ Red Wine Cask Finish was
bottled at 40% and has
aromas of toasted marshmallow, red berry
and vanilla oak tannin - ripe fruits and
a hint of woody spice. It will be
available exclusively in Global Travel
Retail from January 2013.
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Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask Finish
Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Toasted marshmallow, red berry and vanilla oak tannin -
ripe fruits and a hint of woody spice.
Taste: Spicy notes on first taste – deep and smooth with
velvety sweetness. Rich oak notes and
berry sweetness.
Finish: Sweet with a long lingering tannin.
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