{"title":"Glenfiddich","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlenfiddich releases chosen for Club Members — Speyside single malt, Club-exclusive casks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glenfiddich-15-year-old-distillery-edition","title":"Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Distillery Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt almost 13 million bottles a year Glenfiddich is not only the world’s biggest selling single malt but also the most awarded. It’s production operation is colossal, boasting a capacity of 10,000,000 litres of pure alcohol per annum. Their 31 stills are fed by 24 massive Douglas Fir washbacks, each with a capacity of 50,000 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, Glenfiddich’s size allows them to apply a level of in-house craft and attention to detail that many smaller distilleries cannot afford in today’s crowded and competitive marketplace. Firstly, Glenfiddich employs their own team of coppersmiths to service and tend to their 31 stills. The shape of Glenfiddich’s copper stills are strictly identical to those first used when the distillery was founded and it’s the coppersmiths’ job to make sure they stay that way. Secondly, Glenfiddich is one of the only distilleries with an on-site cooperage to tend the distillery’s huge reserve of barrels. The team mend around 126 casks every day, a hugely important job when you consider that 60% of the flavour and 100% the whisky’s colour comes from the wood. Finally, it’s the only Highland distillery that still bottles it’s own whisky at the distillery. In fact, it’s the only Highland distillery to distil, mature and bottle at the distillery. Added to that, they are the only Highland whisky to use a single source of natural spring water from start to finish in the whisky making thanks to a sharp move by William back in 1892 when he bought 1200 acres surrounding the distillery to protect the purity of his water supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, it’s also the only distillery still using wooden marrying tuns. Glenfiddich is well known for marrying their whiskies for at least three months, longer than any other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch\u003c\/a\u003e, and this marrying allows all the flavours to fuse together and create wonderfully well-rounded whisky. Strict adherence to tradition can sometime stifle innovation, but fortunately this is not necessarily the case at Glenfiddich and 1998 saw the invention of the Solara Vat, used exclusively in the marrying process of the Glenfiddich 15 Year Old (not the 15 YO Distillery Edition, mind you), a huge success that’s been met with critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor February 2016, we were extremely lucky to have the 15 Year Old Distillery Edition. First created in 2011, this expression has quickly become one of the most sought-after Limited Editions to come from the distillery. The thinking was to create a single malt that’s as close to the whisky you’d get at the distillery if you drew it from the cask yourself. As a result we have an exceptional malt that’s bottled at 51% and non-chill filtered. This is classic Glenfiddich, but with added complexity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489894944847,"sku":"WC0029","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddich_15_year_old_distillery_edition.png?v=1787700874"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-23-year-old-grand-cru","title":"Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eCORRECTION: The ABV on this whisky is 40%, not 43% as previously incorrectly listed. All customers who purchased this whisky prior have been contacted and orders for Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish have now closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe got our hands on something very special from the biggest selling, most awarded Single Malt in the world, and you’re set for a very good time! Elegant and sophisticated, Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish has you sparkling in more ways than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rare and exciting whisky is just the third time these casks have been used for a release in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch History\u003c\/a\u003e. The casks used to finish Glenfiddich Grand Cru are French Cuvée Casks, casks that have been used by producers for the first fermentation of wine that will traditionally go on to become France’s most famous sparkling wine after a second fermentation in bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the process behind the creation of this whisky was more than just finishing 23 year old whisky in Cuvée casks. Both Glenfiddich aged malt and French wine have elevated intricacies and are delicate liquids, so when working with both you need to pay an extra level of attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis task was left in the ever-capable hands of Glenfiddich’s legendary Master Blender Brian Kinsman, who went through their aged stock in search of a certain style of whisky from both American and French casks, that when married together and put into the Cuvée casks would not only highlight the wine notes, but also accentuate and elevate the single malt to a whole new level. Once the whisky was ready after up to 6 months finishing, it was then decanted into the only wooden marrying vats in a Scottish distillery for at least 3 months. This marrying technique, unique to Glenfiddich, helps the flavours integrate and fuse together while mellowing out any unwanted sharp notes that may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining subtlety and elegance with a touch of pizazz, this is Glenfiddich - or even whisky - as you’ve never seen it before. Selling online for up to $599.00, this super rare old aged Glenfiddich at $395.00 is a must have for drinking or the collection! The Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish has now sold out, so be quick: if you haven’t already, Sign Up now to get your hands on our future releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489936822351,"sku":"WC0197","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddich23yograndcru_pdp_main.png?v=1787701154"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-14-year-old-bourbon-barrel-reserve","title":"Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Scotland’s biggest-selling single malt producer comes a whisky that was never meant to leave the shores of the USA. With the history making, limited-edition \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glenfiddich\"\u003eGlenfiddich\u003c\/a\u003e 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve, the distillery has done something it’s never done before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated in Dufftown at the heart of Speyside and exclusively finished in virgin American oak, Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve delivers the balance and sophistication of Scotland with a sweet kick of Kentucky. After spending 14 years in ex-Bourbon barrels, the whisky was then meticulously transferred into new American oak barrels built especially for Glenfiddich by the Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving originally been founded on the banks of the River Kelvin in Glasgow in 1963, Kelvin Cooperage packed up shop and moved to Kentucky in 1991. Perhaps it was no coincidence that they made the move at the same time as the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch\u003c\/a\u003e industry was in the middle of a massive downturn, with many distilleries putting down minimal spirit or even worse getting mothballed. Regardless, the decision to move was a good one, allowing them to focus their energy on being closer to the source of the casks that make up around 90% of the Single Malt industry. And the oak that was selected for Glenfiddich was as close to the source as you could get. Bent into place, toasted and then charred to exact specifications, it’s created the perfect cask complement, adding an even deeper complexity to the world’s most awarded single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most delightfully enjoyable Glenfiddichs we’ve ever tasted: you could spend an entire night just nosing it! Bottled at 43%, you’ll find sweet pineapple, shortbread and roasted almonds on a divinely creamy chewy palate; lemon meringue, lychee and flaming marshmallows on the nose; and a soft lingering finish of Jersey Caramels, chocolate-orange swirl and lightly buttered toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe’ve tried, tested, and deemed it delicious, and finally the Club’s first Glenfiddich Whisky of the Month since 2016 is here. At $120.00 this is a Glenfiddich with a big Bourbon soul, and one you’ll want sitting on your whisky shelf. This one-off bottling is exclusive to the Club in Australia, and the first and only time you’ll see an official Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve outside the USA, all thanks to the mighty buying power of Australia’s biggest whisky community. Limited stocks are remaining, so be very quick: Sign Up Free now to get your hands on a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489940918351,"sku":"WC0208","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddich14bbr_pdp_main.png?v=1787701184"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-grande-couronne-26-year-old","title":"Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the most awarded Single Malt in the world, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glenfiddich\"\u003eGlenfiddich\u003c\/a\u003e Grande Couronne (Great Crown in French) 26 Year Old with its second maturation in Cognac casks is the is the epitome of opulence. It’s the crème de la crème in the Glenfiddich Grand Series, which also includes the Caribbean Rum cask finished Gran Reserva 21 Year Old, Spanish Sherry cask finished Gran Cortez 22 Year Old, and our March 2021 Add In, the Cuvée cask finished Grand Cru 23 Year Old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly respected Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman said \u003cem\u003e\"The Grand Series perfectly encapsulates Glenfiddich’s spirit of innovation and our ability to experiment with aged liquid and intriguing finishes. Grande Couronne is the latest to exemplify that approach. It is the only Glenfiddich single malt that has matured in American and European oak casks and finished in rare French Cognac casks. The length of the finish, two years, is highly unusual and adds extra layers of sweet, toasted oak and velvety aromas of café crème, brown sugar and soft spice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as those extra layers added by the Cognac casks, you’ll find Glenfiddich’s signature orchard fruits amongst a range of patisserie items full of baking spices; the 26 years in cask has really brought out some lovely desert notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old is whisky grandeur at its best, a decadent liquid for both collectors and anyone wanting to save a special bottle for a significant moment. It’s mouthwateringly delicious and most certainly worthy of the crown bestowed to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders for Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old have now closed. \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e now to get your hands on our upcoming releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489951862863,"sku":"WC0231","price":815.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddichgrandmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701240"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-the-orchard-experiment","title":"Glenfiddich The Orchard Experiment","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s the release the whisky world’s been waiting for. The long-awaited fifth edition in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glenfiddich\"\u003eGlenfiddich\u003c\/a\u003e’s cult Experimental Series, celebrated for making absolutely ground-breaking single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenfiddich’s legendary Malt Master Brian Kinsman travelled south to Somerset, the heart of England’s cider country to select the finest Pomona spirit casks, a luscious, sticky and rich apple brandy liqueur that’s similar to Port or Sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Somerset region is one of the world’s most famous apple-growing regions, producing benchmark apple cider, brandy and liqueurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, what happens when one of the best whisky makers uses a world-first cask type? You haven’t tasted a whisky like this before, but you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Glenfiddich flavour that made it the world’s most awarded distillery \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoozing with crisp apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egooey marshmallow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripe orchard fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreamy toffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewoody spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erich apple strudel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly one batch was made, the UK’s down to their last bottles and whisky lovers everywhere else are aching to get their hands on a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe knew how keen our Members were to get this bottle, so wee partnered with Glenfiddich to secure the whole Australian allocation for the Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders for Glenfiddich The Orchard Experiment have now closed. \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e now to get your hands on our upcoming releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M8GziW2iCEg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489982566479,"sku":"WC0300","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddichorchardmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701421"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-gran-cortes-xxii","title":"Glenfiddich Gran Cortes XXII 22 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eUntil now, the Gran Cortes XXII 22 Year Old has only been available in Taiwan. Aussie Glenfiddich collectors have been paying far too much money to get their hands on a bottle of this, the rarest expression in the Glenfiddich Gran series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut thanks to our partnership with Glenfiddich, we’ve secured the only official allocation in Australia so you can experience this luxurious whisky that showcases the rarest Sherry of them all: Palo Cortado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalo Cortado Sherry production is tiny, accounting for less than 0.167% of all Sherry produced, making these casks highly prized and near impossible to release regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanding alongside other bottles in this limited-edition series, the Grand Yozakura and the Grande Couronne, which retail for $3,000 and $800 respectively, this is a rare chance to own a bottle in this experimental range of single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We were thrilled – and very privileged – to gain access to the Palo Cortado casks that make Gran Cortes such a unique whisky,” said Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, who worked with family-owned Sherry producers in southwest Spain to create this exquisite whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gran Cortes has also cleaned up at international awards shows. It even took out the trophy for Best Distillers Single Malt 21 Years and over at 2023’s International Spirits Challenge, beating Balvenie 25YO (RRP $1,300), Talisker 30YO (RRP $1,700) and Bunnahabhain 40YO (RRP $3,300).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you pour yourself a glass and take in those sumptuous notes of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esticky date pudding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet vanilla swirl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll know why it is so highly awarded and sought-after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt' was a rare treat to get access to a bottle like this, and whisky lovers and collectors swooped on it. If you’re not a Member, \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejoin the Club free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e now for your chance to grab our future releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490038861903,"sku":"WC0426","price":545.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddichgrancortes22_pdp_main.png?v=1787701769"},{"product_id":"glenfiddich-archive-1990-single-cask-4555","title":"Glenfiddich Archive 1990 Single Cask #4555","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen was the last time you saw a Glenfiddich single cask? This is the ultimate Scotch luxury, from your home of the world’s biggest whisky exclusives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate the first exclusive Australian Glenfiddich release – and the oldest publicly released Glenfiddich to date – this Scotch powerhouse will be throwing a private Australian dinner and tasting with Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman to the lucky few who snag a bottle, including fancy transport to the event from your nearest capital (T\u0026amp;Cs apply). Both the evening and the whisky are destined to be unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully matured for 34 years in a single American oak barrel, this 200L single cask lost a staggering near-60% of its liquid to angel’s share over the years, leaving only 82.6L to bottle. The remaining precious liquid was captured naturally with no chill filtration or added colour at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou know you’ve really struck gold when Brian starts waxing lyrical about Glenfiddich’s selection of Archive single casks: \u003cem\u003e“A window into the true heart and character of Glenfiddich, these fine and rare casks have been silent in their slumber... allowing layers of flavour to build, mature and are now being awakened.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet a Member of Australia’s biggest whisky community? \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin free today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glenfiddich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490043613263,"sku":"WC0445","price":6450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glenfiddich34_pdp_main.png?v=1787701819"}],"url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyclub.com.au\/collections\/glenfiddich.oembed","provider":"The Whisky Club AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}