Glenfiddich 12yr Special Edition Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Name: Glenfiddich 12yr Special Edition Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Glenfiddich
SKU: 48699
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 48699 750mL

this family owned, five generation distiller was and remains a pioneer in Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Simple in theory but profound in flavor, this special release takes 12yr single malt aged in European and American Sherry Oak Casks and finishes it in select Amontillado Sherry Casks. Dried fruits, fresh caramels and layered spice notes resonate from start to finish. Limited.

$69.99/ Single Bottle

$839.88/ Case of 12

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ABV

43.00%

Country

Scotland

Producer

Glenfiddich

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Glossary

Amontillado

These Sherries begin life as Finos but lose their flor at some point along the way (usually around the seven year mark in the solera). As they are exposed to oxygen, Amontillados develop intense, nutty aromas and become richer in texture. They are almost always dry, though many possess a caramelized note that may be perceived as sweetness. These Sherries can last two to three weeks (in the refrigerator) after opening, but should still be consumed relatively young. Amontillados fall into the...

Scotch

As a synonym for Scottish, some people object to the term “Scotch” – but as far as their whisky goes, the Scottish people are required by law to classify the spirit as “Scotch whisky.”

Scotland

History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out licenses, and since then, the distillation industry in Scotland has been continuously expanding....