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Two unique
50 year old icons come together to
celebrate the second release of
Glenfiddich’s rare and precious whisky.
Glenfiddich marked the second release of
one of its rarest and most precious
expressions of single malt whisky with a
unique coming together of two 50 year
old icons - as a highly covetable bottle
of Glenfiddich 50 Year Old was met
outside the doors of Warehouse 8 by an
iconic 1960 AC Aceca vintage car.
With a strictly limited supply of just
450 bottles - just fifty are released
worldwide each year - the second release
of the Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is a
significant landmark in the history of
single malt whisky and an occasion
eagerly awaited by whisky connoisseurs
around the world.
The 50 bottles will now travel to some
of the world’s most prestigious
airports, retailers and high-end
establishments, where they will retail
for £10,000 per bottle.
Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich’s sixth Malt
Master commented: “Having gently aged in
the semi-darkness of Warehouse 8 for
half a decade, the Glenfiddich 50 Year
Old is a true reflection of our
dedication to producing the ultimate
single malt Scotch whisky.“
To taste, the Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is
initially sweet with a zesty orange
marmalade and vanilla toffee, which then
cascades through a wonderful series of
layers: aromatic herbs, floral and soft
fruits, silky oak tannin and hints of
gentle smoke. The finish is
exceptionally long with a touch of dry
oak and the merest trace of peat.
Brian Kinsman said: "The nose of the
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is beautifully
harmonious with an uplifting, vibrant
and complex aroma. It’s a real honour to
be part of a single malt whisky that
represents the very pinnacle of our
whisky-making expertise."
Peter Gordon, the current Chairman and
as a fifth generation descendent of the
distillery’s founder, is the
great-great-grandson of William Grant,
commented: "As our founder did over 120
years ago, we consistently plan ahead
and lay down stocks of whisky for future
generations to cherish and enjoy.
Because of this pioneering approach,
Glenfiddich has more aged stock than any
other distillery. The Glenfiddich 50
Year Old is the ultimate expression of
this foresight and we are hugely proud
of it."
Eagle eyed whisky fans will spot small
differences with this second release -
the bottle’s wax seal, the metal plate
inside the leather-bound case and the
hand written certificate all feature the
numbers 51-100.
Design cues have been painstakingly
taken from archives that record the
distillery’s 120 year history; the
hand-blown bottles are individually
numbered and presented in beautifully
hand-stitched, leather-bound cases,
inspired by William Grant’s personal
ledgers. Each bottle is decorated in
Scottish silver, crafted by Thomas
Fattorini, a sixth generation
silversmith, and individually imprinted
with William Grant & Sons’ own hallmark.
Britain’s oldest car manufacturer, AC
has produced vehicles since 1901 and the
marque carries enormous prestige. The
hand-built AC Aceca was extremely
innovative – the engine was considered
to be an ‘engineering marvel’ – and only
348 Acecas were produced between 1954
and 1963. The car pictured at the
Glenfiddich distillery left the factory
in 1960
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