Whisky Focus - Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 Edition

Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 launch event, a William Grant & DFS collaboration.

Glenfiddich have teamed up with DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, to launch the Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 at DFS Singapore Changi Airport.

The Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 edition is one of the highlights within the Glenfiddich Rare Collection made up of an ensemble of single cask releases handpicked by Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, reflecting the classic taste profile of Glenfiddich.

At a closed door event for a select group of DFS VIPs, guests were invited to immerse themselves in the Glenfiddich experience through engaging ways, including personal interactions with Malt Master Brian Kinsman himself.

Ian McDonald, head cooper from the Glenfiddich cooperage in Dufftown Scotland, gave demonstrations of his unique craft, disassembling and assembling the whisky barrel with speed and dexterity only possible with 46 years of honing the skill.

At tasting stations comprising of the Glenfiddich Cask Collection, Age of Discovery range and the luxury range of 21 and 25 Years Old, carefully paired canapés were served, ensuring the perfect harmony of tastes. Exclusive sessions with Malt Master Brian Kinsman were also held in a private room where he shared intimate insights into the art and romance of whisky making while tasting a very rare Glenfiddich 1973.

Upon unveiling the Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992, guests tasted the exquisite whisky for the first time as Malt Master Brian Kinsman took the audience through the nuances of its aromas, taste and finish of his unique personal creation.

Scott Hamilton, APAC Travel Retail Director said: "This event is more than a launch of an exceptional whisky. It is a great example of the close and successful partnership between DFS Singapore Changi Airport and William Grant and Sons. We have the opportunity to showcase our unique range of products to the right audience and for DFS, they keep their privileged customers excited, giving them more reasons to stay loyal to the DFS & Glenfiddich brands. We are thrilled to have this opportunity and I certainly look forward to the next exclusive launch with DFS."

"For over 30 years DFS has connected travellers and wines and spirits lovers at Changi Airport by offering a unique and exclusive product offering," said Brooke Supernaw, Senior Vice President, Global Merchandising – Spirits, Wine & Tobacco. "We’re thrilled to continue that journey as we bring the Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 exclusively to DFS, creating once again, an opportunity for our valued customers to have their own piece of history."

In true bespoke fashion worthy of the exceptional whisky, the Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 bottles are individually numbered and presented in hand-crafted leather boxes featuring detailed cask information.

As part of the Glenfiddich Residence Cask Programme in partnership with DFS, shoppers have the option to personalise the foot label upon purchase to either remember their unique travel experience or as a personalised gift for someone special. Owners of these exclusive bottles can also fill out a beautiful leather bound ledger book which will be sent back to the distillery and put on display, becoming a part of the Glenfiddich history.

Matured in American Oak (ex-Bourbon) cask number 8247, this 22 year old spirit is distilled in 1992 and bottled at cask strength of 58.7%. The release is limited to only 200 bottles and exclusively available to DFS.

This launch coincides with the opening of the Glenfiddich Residence Changi, a shop-in-shop at DFS’s new double-storey Wines and Spirits flagship store at Terminal 3 Changi Airport where shoppers can experience the Glenfiddich provenance through beautiful displays and have the opportunity to taste a variety of whiskies, while learning more about Glenfiddich through our brand ambassadors.

You will find the full current range of Glenfiddich available from specialist whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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