Scotland - Speyside

Question 1

Glenfiddich

Answer 1

• Founded in 1887 by William Grant in Dufftown.
• It has remained in the ownership of his descendants ever since.
• Produces the world’s best-selling malt whisky.
• Glenfiddich means “The valley of the deer”.
• Everything from malting to bottling is done in the house.
• They still have their own cooperage and coppersiths.
• There are now 29 stills, producing 10 milion litres of whisky a year.
• One in every three bottles of malt whisky sold in the world in a bottle of Glenfiddich.
• Core range: 12yo, 12yo Caoran (a smoky expression), 15yo, 18yo, 21yo, 30yo, 50yo + ltd editions.

Question 2

Glenfiddich - Tasting Note

Answer 2

• Light speyside style of a new-make, floral, fruity, estery.
• The younger mature whisky has a pinesap freshness, and sometimes a light steam-smokiness.
• The taste is sweet throughout, with citric, floral and cereal notes.
• Light-bodied and highly accessible.
• Older expressions add richness and complexity.