THE GLENFIDDICH EXPERIMENTAL SERIES OF SINGLE MALTS

DEFIES TRADITION AND PRODUCES PEATED VERSION

Glenfiddich IPA Experiment ABV 43%, 70CL

Zesty and Hoppy

In the first experiment of its kind, Malt Master Brian Kinsman collaborated with Seb Jones, an entrepreneurial Speyside brewer, to create a new craft IPA and pioneer the way for a new kind of single malt Scotch whisky. Brewed in bespoke craft IPA barrels, this single malt expression is imbued with unique zesty citrus notes of ripe green apple, William’s pear and spring blossom. Complemented by the subtle tang of fresh hops followed by a long lasting sweetness. This malt is proof that remarkable feats can be achieved when great people get together.

Colour: Rich golden.

Nose: An elegant harmony of fresh green apple, William’s pear and spring blossom. Complemented with aromatic hops and fresh herbs.

Taste: Vibrant with a zesty citrus note followed by creamy vanilla and a hint of fresh hops.  

Finish: Enduring sweetness with an echo of green hops.

Glenfiddich PROJECT XX ABV 47%, 70CL

Summer Fruits and Candyfloss

20 of the whisky industry’s most exceptional minds came together to create this truly unique, pioneering single malt expression.  With its deep golden hue, Project XX embodies the warm, fruity character of a classic Glenfiddich whisky with hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. But its multiple personalities are revealed with hints of sweet candyfloss, cinnamon spice, almonds and rich port tannins with the odd whisper of liquorice. Deep and mellow, the finish is long lasting with a lingering sweet oakiness.

Colour: Deep gold.

Nose : Classic fruitiness with hints of apple blossom and plump pear. A perfect balance of rich vanilla oak with golden sugar and a touch of liquorice.

Taste: Deep and mellow, the candyfloss sweetness is complemented by unusual notes of toasted almonds and cinnamon and a hint of crisp tannin.

Finish: Long lasting with a savoured sweet oakiness.

Glenfiddich WINTER STORM ABV 43%, 70CL

Lusciously Sweet

For the third experiment, Malt Master Brian Kinsman travelled to Canada to meet a renowned winemaker in Niagara. There he learned how the grapes had to be picked by moonlight at -10˚C to produce the intensely sweet Icewine. 

Upon his return to the Glenfiddich Distillery Brian started experimenting with several French oak Icewine casks from the Canadian winery, filling them with different Glenfiddich aged malts for up to six months. Only the rarer whiskies, those aged for 21 years, could cope with the extra Icewine intensity. The taste is a perfect combination of both pioneering liquids, the heightened candied sweets and oakiness of Glenfiddich are complemented by mouth-watering tropical fruit notes and a luscious sweetness from the unique Icewine cask finish. First released in October 2017, the long-awaited second batch is now available.

Colour: Golden.

Nose: A bouquet of tropical fruit and candied sweets are perfectly balanced with underlying wine notes.

Taste: Soft sweet notes reminiscent of candied fruit and Turkish delight develop into flavours of mouth watering lychee. The fusion of sweet flavours is soon met with a rich drying sensation from the Icewine.

Finish: Short and crisp.

The Malt Master at Glenfiddich is always pushing things further, questioning convention and breaking boundaries; the heart of the Experimental Series. With Experiment #04 he wanted to question what he knew about peated whisky, not a typical style for Glenfiddich. The answer is Fire & Cane, unexpectedly smoky but with a hint of toffee sweetness.

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Peated Single Malt Whisky ABV 43%, 70CL

Smoky & Sweet

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is a bold fusion of smoky and sweet notes. By marrying peated whisky and malts matured in bourbon barrels, and then finishing in Latin rum casks, they created an exquisite whisky with campfire smokiness and toffee sweetness.

Colour: Golden

Nose: Billowing soft peat notes, like distant smoke on the wind. Rich sweet toffee with zesty fresh fruit notes and spiciness.

Taste: Like a Highland peat campfire, with oak notes and toffee. Sharp green fruit, sweet baked apple and soft smoke.

Finish: Lingering smokiness and sweetness.