Glenfiddich, the
World’s Most Awarded single malt Scotch whisky, collaborates with DFS Group,
the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, to launch the Glenfiddich Residence
Cask Vintage 1992 at DFS Singapore Changi Airport.
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| Glenfiddich brand ambassador engaging with guests |
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| Head Cooper, Ian McDonald, demonstrating his skills |
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| Malt Master, Brian Kinsman introducing the Glenfiddich Residence Cask Vintage 1992 |
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Rachel Tan,
General Manager DFS Singapore Changi Airport; Justin Weston, Managing Director
Global Travel Retail, William Grant & Sons; Patricia Sim, Regional
Merchandising Manager, DFS Group
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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.
-ENDS-
Notes to Editors
Tasting
notes:
Colour
Golden
Nose
Classic
expression of Glenfiddich with ripe pear, baked apple and vanilla oak. With a
few drops of water the aroma opens up, revealing further layers of cinnamon, nutmeg
and toasted almonds
Taste
Rich and mellow with a deep
oakiness. Layers of vanilla, creamy toffee, spiced fruit and tangy orange
marmalade
Finish
A rich, long lasting sweetness
For further information and photography,
please contact Nigel Ng from
William Grant & Sons Singapore:
William Grant & Sons Singapore:
– nigel.ng@wgrant.com +65 9796 5596
About
William Grant & Sons and Glenfiddich
William
Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered
in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1886. Today, the luxury
spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some
of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s favourite
single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and
the world’s third largest blended Scotch Grant’s® as well as other iconic
spirits brands such as Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry®, Milagro® Tequila and,
most recently, Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey
Recent
Awards:
International
Spirits Challenge 2013
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Gold : Glenfiddich
12 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich
18 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich
30 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich
40 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich
Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
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Gold: Glenfiddich
Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve
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Gold: Glenfiddich
125th Anniversary Edition
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Gold: Glenfiddich
Ultimate 38 Year Old
Scotch
Whisky Masters Awards 2013
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Master: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
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Master: Glenfiddich Ultimate 38 Year Old
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Master: Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition
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Gold: Glenfiddich Rich Oak
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Gold: Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich Distillery Edition 15 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
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Gold: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve
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Gold: Glenfiddich Malt Master’s Edition
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Gold: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
International
Wine and Spirit Competition 2013
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Trophy for Single Malt Cask Strength: Glenfiddich 40 Year
Old
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Gold Outstanding: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich Malt Master’s Edition
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Gold: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
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Gold: Glenfiddich Rich oak
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Gold: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
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