Whisky Focus - Glenfiddich The Perpetual Collection Travel Retail Exclusive

If you are lucky enough to be heading off on your travels this month then look out for the new Glenfiddich travel retail exclusive line-up which has just launched this month.

The Glenfiddich has just launched 'The Perpetual Collection' exclusively in travel retail which is a range of whiskies in perpetual motion, within Vats that have never been emptied. Each successive Vat fill is like a new generation of whisky building on the past, ever increasing in character, dimension and complexity, giving whisky drinkers a unique experience with every sip.

This innovative technique of whisky production - the Solera Vat process - was pioneered by Glenfiddich in the whisky world, it epitomises Glenfiddich’s philosophy of breaking the boundaries of the category. The Solera Vat process adds continuous layers of flavours to the whisky, by only ever bottling half the whisky in the Vats before refilling. As such, the Vats still contains the original liquid – a line from the past into the future. Embodied by the Perpetual Collection, it’s a whisky that never sits still.

The new Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection line-up consists of 4 new whiskies:

• Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection VAT 01 Smooth & Mellow
  VAT 01 has been bottled at 40% ABV and is described as an exceptionally elegant single malt, suited to every palate. Ever in motion thanks to continuous marrying in our Solera VAT 1, this expression uniquely layers sweet and spicy notes for a soft and mellow taste with added depth due to its maturation in bourbon & red wine casks. A balanced and refreshingly smooth Glenfiddich.
   
• Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection VAT 02 Rich & Dark
  VAT 02 has been bottled at 43% ABV, it is described as mellow yet complex. Double matured in oak and Spanish sherry casks and dynamically married in our Solera VAT 2, this rich single malt develops through continuous motion to deliver a deliciously smooth taste that intrigues. A bold and silky Glenfiddich.
   
• Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection VAT 03 15 Year Old
  VAT 03 has been bottled at 50.2% ABV and is non-chill filtered. Elevated over 15 years of maturation in European oak sherry and ex-bourbon casks, VAT 03 is said to distinctly embody the Glenfiddich pioneering spirit. This silky-smooth full-bodied whisky harmoniously combines warm notes of spice with hints of nutty marzipan and dark sherry oak. A satisfyingly rich and sweet Glenfiddich for connoisseurs.
   
• Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection VAT 04 18 Year Old
  VAT 04 has been bottled at 47.8% ABV and is non-chill filtered. Described as warming and refined. Patiently aged in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks for 18 years, this is Glenfiddich's most distinguished Solera whisky, married and continuously transformed in Solera VAT 4 to deliver a deep, rich aroma of robust oak, ripe orchard fruit and baked apple. A luxuriously fruity and exceptionally rewarding Glenfiddich.

Designed specifically with travellers in mind, with both liquid and design celebrating perpetual movement, the range provides the perfect gift or luxurious treat for their own enjoyment.

In fact, the notion of perpetual movement is brought to life across each pack, powerfully symbolising the dynamism of the Solera process. Contemporary artwork by Berlin based studio A N F adorns the design, featuring generative art created by code. The end product is a special variation of six bespoke pieces of 3D artwork, meaning consumers will have distinct designs to choose from.

David Wilson, William Grant & Sons Managing Director GTR, said: "The global travel retail channel is returning with momentum and Glenfiddich has continued to perform exceptionally well, consistently delivering rare and premium offerings to our customers and consumers around the world.

"We are delighted to be able to offer this stunning new exclusive Glenfiddich range of bespoke liquids to the global travel retail channel. The distillery team have done an amazing job of maturing some very fine liquids and we feel the new packaging reflects the energy and passion which each bottle contains. They truly are a reflection of Glenfiddich a ‘Single malt whisky, which never stands still’!"

Lindsay Hitzeroth, Head of Customer Marketing Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons, commented: "This is Glenfiddich’s biggest launch in global travel retail in the last decade – the perfect celebration of the world of travel opening back up. A range of whiskies that never sit still, for travellers always in motion.

The Glenfiddich The Perpetual Collection will be rolling out globally from this month, August 2022, hopefully I can get a hold of some in the near future and share my thoughts with you on the four new whiskies, meanwhile look out for it on your travels.

The Glenfiddich Vat 01 is presented in a 1 litre bottle and has a RRP of £47 (US$65), while The Glenfiddich Vat 02, 1 Litre bottle has an RRP of £57 (US$79). The Glenfiddich Vat 03, 70cl bottle, is available for £62 (US$89) and The Glenfiddich Vat 04 has a RRP of £90 (US$119).

If you have no travel plans you can still find the current Glenfiddich domestic whisky range available from specialist online whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange, The Whisky Shop, Hard To Find Whisky and Master of Malt
 

• UK Shops
   
• USA Shops
   
• European Shops

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