Leading single malt Scotch whisky marks affiliation with historic
French glassmaker
by unveiling the first in a series of rare whisky expressions
20th
October, Cannes: Today Glenfiddich, the
world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, announces a prestigious,
long-term collaboration with Baccarat - world famous manufacturer of the finest
crystal glassware.
Unveiled at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2015
in Cannes, the Glenfiddich-Baccarat partnership represents a new level of
luxury and exclusivity for whisky aficionados. The collaboration has proudly
produced its first co-developed product, Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest
Solera, the first in a series of rare whisky
expressions, which will be revealed today.
This is the latest and rarest expression in the Cask
Collection Series, a range exclusive to travel retail, and is presented in a
unique, hand-blown, numbered and signed Baccarat decanter.
The partnership between Glenfiddich and Baccarat is founded
on joint values of perfection, innovation, craftsmanship, heritage and a
profound appreciation for the finer things in life. French crystal glassware company Baccarat has
a proud history, stretching back over 250 years. It was in 1764 that King Louis XV of France
gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat. Since then, the company has been creating fine
crystal for kings and queens, royalty, emperors and the rich and famous.
Glenfiddich is a family run business founded by William
Grant in 1887 who set about to create ‘the best dram in the valley’. More than 127 years later, Glenfiddich has
built an unrivalled reputation for producing exclusive and rare whiskies of outstanding
excellence. Glenfiddich has won more awards than any other whisky in the world,
and is renowned for its prestigious collection of single malt Scotch whiskies.
Philip Gladman, Global Chief Marketing Officer for William
Grant & Sons comments: “As a family
business we’ve always cherished our independence and the fact that it allows us
to push the boundaries of what it means to enjoy whisky. The partnership with Baccarat enables us to
take the Glenfiddich experience to new levels of hand-crafted luxury. The
stunning presentation of the whisky matches the exceptional flavour profile of
this superlative single malt. Travellers who select this product can do so
knowing that they are purchasing a masterpiece, and that centuries of
craftsmanship have gone into producing each one-of-a-kind.”
Stéphane
Decaux, Vice President of Baccarat’s Home Business Unit adds:
“What greater compliment for our glassmakers than to be crafting
decanters for the world’s most distinguished Scotch whisky. We take great pleasure in knowing that we
have added to the renowned Glenfiddich experience, and we hope that
contemporary connoisseurs of style, elegance and taste will savour every
precious moment.”
Glenfiddich’s Malt Master Brian Kinsman selected up to 20 of
the finest casks from Glenfiddich’s extensive collection of rare whiskies, which
have been maturing in Glenfiddich Bourbon and American Oak casks. He then married these whiskies for at least
two months using Glenfiddich’s unique Solera process, in a specially created
tun that can only hold 2,000 litres, creating a rich, balanced whisky with
complex flavours. The Solera process guarantees the continuity of the whisky's
flavour and taste as the tun is never less than half full and is constantly
replenished.
Only when Brian believes the liquid is ready will he release
the whisky, which is then hand-decanted into exquisite Baccarat decanters. Each batch is numbered, and there will be a maximum
of 600 bottles per batch. With Brian
carefully selecting different casks for each new batch, no two batches will
ever be the same.
Adding to the rarity of this premium product is the decanter
itself, which is individually hand-blown by Baccarat master glassmakers, meaning
each one is truly unique. Every
individual decanter is marked with a bottle number, and the batch number is hand-written
on the label alongside the signature of Brian Kinsman. The neck collar and stopper are made from
premium copper, with hand-engraved Glenfiddich wording and the iconic stag emblem.
The red cartouche, a reference to the iconic Baccarat red logo, is created
using 24 carat gold powder and is proudly displayed on the bottle in tribute to
the skill and traditions of Baccarat’s craftsmen.
This highly desirable travellers’ exclusive is sold complete
with a beautiful presentation box, making it an ideal premium gift or special
purchase for lovers of luxury and the finer things in life.
The Glenfiddich Cask Collection – Finest Solera is available
exclusively at Global Travel Retail outlets with a recomenede retail price of
£1,750.
Notes to
editors
70cl + 48% ABV
Tasting
Notes:
Colour
Honey Gold
Nose
Rich vanilla and toffee
notes overlaid with a deep oakiness. Adding a few drops of water releases
a ripe autumn fruitiness, full of red berries, rich apricots and poached pear.
Taste
Velvety smooth and mellow.
Luxurious oak and sweet crème brûlée flavours intertwine
with soft spices, raw cane sugar and caramelised fruit.
Finish
Beautiful with a
long-lasting sweetness.
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 1887. 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 Wine and
Spirits Competition 2015
·
Gold
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 19
Year Old
·
Gold
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Year Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Speyside
Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40 Year Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Speyside
Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Cask
Collection Select Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Ultimate
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Rich Oak
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Speyside
Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12Year Old
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Cask Collection Reserve Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Whisky
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Cask Collection Vintage Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Whisky
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch
Whisky 19YO
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Malt Masters Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 30 Year Old
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Distillery Edition Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Whisky
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch
Whisky 19 Year Old
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich Excellence Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 26 Year Old
·
Silver
Outstanding: Glenfiddich The Original Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
International Spirits Challenge
2015
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 21 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 12 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 15 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 18 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 40 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Age of
Discovery Madeira Cask
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Cask
Collection Reserve Cask
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Distillery
Edition
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 30 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Ultimate
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Malt
Master
·
Silver: Glenfiddich The
Original
·
Silver: Glenfiddich 25 Year
Old Rare Oak
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Age of
Discovery Bourbon Cask
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Age of
Discovery Red Wine Cask
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Cask
Collection Select Cask
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Cask
Collection Vintage Cask
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Excellence
26 Year Old
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Rich Oak
Scotch Whisky Masters 2015
· Master: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old
· Master: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask
· Master: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask
· Master: Glenfiddich Cask Collection Select Cask
· Gold: Glenfiddich Cask Collection Reserve Cask
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Cask
Collection Vintage Cask
·
Gold: Glenfiddich The
Original
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Age of
Discovery Red Wine Cask
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Rich Oak
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 15 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich 18 Year
Old
·
Gold: Glenfiddich Distillery
Edition
·
Silver: Glenfiddich 12 Year
Old
·
Silver: Glenfiddich Malt
Master
World Whiskies Awards 2014
·
Best Speyside Single Malt: Glenfiddich Rich Oak
·
Best Speyside Single Malt: NAS Bronze – Glenfiddich Malt Masters Edition
·
Best Speyside Single Malt 13 – 20 Year Old Gold: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
Distillery Edition
·
Best Speyside Single Malt 13 – 20 Year Old Silver: Glenfiddich Age of
Discovery Madeira Cask
·
Best Speyside Single Malt 13 – 20 Year Old Bronze: Glenfiddich Age of
Discovery Bourbon Cask
