Glenfiddich has unveiled Grand Château, the latest addition to its limited edition Grand Series. The 31 year old whisky is first by the distillery to use red wine casks from the Bordeaux region, for its secondary maturation.
The marriage brings together the character of the Speyside single malt with the opulent, rich flavours imparted by the red wine casks.
The Grand Château began life as a classic Glenfiddich single malt, matured in American oak for 22 years, before being transferred to Bordeaux red wine casks for nine years.
Renowned for their richness and complexity, these French oak barrels are said to imbue the whisky with lush, fruity undertones.
Renowned for their richness, complexity, and versatility, Bordeaux French oak barrels are said to imbue the whisky with lush, fruity undertones…
According to Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich’s Malt Master, this extended finishing period is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the Bordeaux casks.
“Bordeaux red wine casks are incredibly versatile sources of flavour and recognised widely for their outstanding quality, providing the perfect opportunity for experimentation to develop a profound spirit,” says Kinsman.
“Although wine is becoming an increasingly popular choice for maturation within the single malt category, it remains relatively rare to see whiskies finished in a Bordeaux red wine cask, making this an incredibly intriguing and collectable bottling.”
Glenfiddich Grand Château tasting notes
On the nose, this opulent whisky is said to offer aromas of warm vanilla, followed by layers of fruit and floral complexity. On the palate, sippers can expect notes of caramelised cherries and apples, along with a sweetness, balanced by warming spices and the influence of toasted oak.
Mouthfeel is said to be silky, and the exit long and lingering, with a lasting sense of warmth and richness.
As part of The Glenfiddich Grand Series, the Grand Château joins an intriguing collection of whiskies that celebrate the intersection of cultures. Previous expressions in the series have included the Grand Yozakura, finished in rare Japanese Awamori casks; the Grand Couronne, with its elegant French Cognac finish; and the Gran Reserva, which took its final flourish from Caribbean Rum casks.
To launch this new limited edition, Glenfiddich has collaborated with French artist André Saraiva whose signature artwork adorns the packaging. Only 250 bottles will be released.
Bottled at 47.6% ABV, the Glenfiddich Grand Château retails for £1,550, and is available from The Whisky Exchange.
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has released a new limited-edition single malt, the Aberfeldy 24 Year Old White Port Double Cask Finish, marking the latest addition to its Exceptional Cask whisky series. The whisky pairs Aberfeldy’s Highland heritage with influence from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where the White Port casks used for finishing were sourced. Only 252 bottles…
A new collaboration pairs Scotland’s national drink with one of its oldest design traditions. Whisky and tartan have long travelled together. Now, Cask Trade and celebrated Scottish designer Siobhan Mackenzie have brought the two together in a limited-edition single cask release that celebrates the country’s enduring craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. The collaboration marks the…
Cù Bòcan has introduced Creation #8, a limited-edition Highland single malt that explores a pioneering maturation using Canadian ice wine and Spanish Verdejo casks. Produced at Tomatin Distillery, Cù Bòcan is the experimental single malt brand created around the distillery’s lightly peated spirit. The name means ‘ghost dog’ in Gaelic, referencing a spirit said to…
The Luxe Review 
Glenfiddich has unveiled Grand Château, the latest addition to its limited edition Grand Series. The 31 year old whisky is first by the distillery to use red wine casks from the Bordeaux region, for its secondary maturation.
The marriage brings together the character of the Speyside single malt with the opulent, rich flavours imparted by the red wine casks.
The Grand Château began life as a classic Glenfiddich single malt, matured in American oak for 22 years, before being transferred to Bordeaux red wine casks for nine years.
Renowned for their richness and complexity, these French oak barrels are said to imbue the whisky with lush, fruity undertones.
According to Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich’s Malt Master, this extended finishing period is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the Bordeaux casks.
“Bordeaux red wine casks are incredibly versatile sources of flavour and recognised widely for their outstanding quality, providing the perfect opportunity for experimentation to develop a profound spirit,” says Kinsman.
“Although wine is becoming an increasingly popular choice for maturation within the single malt category, it remains relatively rare to see whiskies finished in a Bordeaux red wine cask, making this an incredibly intriguing and collectable bottling.”
Glenfiddich Grand Château tasting notes
On the nose, this opulent whisky is said to offer aromas of warm vanilla, followed by layers of fruit and floral complexity. On the palate, sippers can expect notes of caramelised cherries and apples, along with a sweetness, balanced by warming spices and the influence of toasted oak.
Mouthfeel is said to be silky, and the exit long and lingering, with a lasting sense of warmth and richness.
As part of The Glenfiddich Grand Series, the Grand Château joins an intriguing collection of whiskies that celebrate the intersection of cultures. Previous expressions in the series have included the Grand Yozakura, finished in rare Japanese Awamori casks; the Grand Couronne, with its elegant French Cognac finish; and the Gran Reserva, which took its final flourish from Caribbean Rum casks.
To launch this new limited edition, Glenfiddich has collaborated with French artist André Saraiva whose signature artwork adorns the packaging. Only 250 bottles will be released.
Bottled at 47.6% ABV, the Glenfiddich Grand Château retails for £1,550, and is available from The Whisky Exchange.
Exceptional Aberfeldy 24 Year Old single malt explores the bright side of Port cask whisky
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has released a new limited-edition single malt, the Aberfeldy 24 Year Old White Port Double Cask Finish, marking the latest addition to its Exceptional Cask whisky series. The whisky pairs Aberfeldy’s Highland heritage with influence from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where the White Port casks used for finishing were sourced. Only 252 bottles…
New Nc’nean Cask Trade bottling celebrates Scottish craftsmanship through whisky and tartan
A new collaboration pairs Scotland’s national drink with one of its oldest design traditions. Whisky and tartan have long travelled together. Now, Cask Trade and celebrated Scottish designer Siobhan Mackenzie have brought the two together in a limited-edition single cask release that celebrates the country’s enduring craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. The collaboration marks the…
Cù Bòcan Creation #8 becomes first peated Scotch whisky matured in ice wine casks
Cù Bòcan has introduced Creation #8, a limited-edition Highland single malt that explores a pioneering maturation using Canadian ice wine and Spanish Verdejo casks. Produced at Tomatin Distillery, Cù Bòcan is the experimental single malt brand created around the distillery’s lightly peated spirit. The name means ‘ghost dog’ in Gaelic, referencing a spirit said to…
Share this: