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gious residency, including three months of income, travel costs, and all-inclusive accommodations in Dufftown, Scotland, to Montreal- based contemporary photographer and sculptor, Lorna Bauer. “At Glenfiddich, we continuously ask how we can push the brand into entrepreneurial and creative spaces,” adds Johnson. “Growing our credibility with our luxury audience through taking bold risks is crucial.”
Of course, none of this would be possible without the whisky itself. From global best-sellers to ultra-rare creations, it is the char- acter of Glenfiddich’s creations that makes it the world’s best-selling single malt whisky by volume and continues to propel it forward in the 21st century. “Scotch is still a market leader in the industry,” says Johnson. “As long as we remain focused on spirit quality and producing the very best whisky, our position within the industry can only build strength.”
Among the most beloved of these is the Glenfiddich 12YO, a complex yet approachable whisky distinguished by a sweetness that dissolves into butterscotch and subtle oak flavours on the palate. From its golden colour, and fresh, fruity aroma with hints of pear, to its long, mellow finish, there’s a good reason this flagship green bottle has been countless whisky drinkers’ introduction to the world of Glenfiddich single malts.
On another end of the spectrum is Glenfiddich Grand Cru, a 23-year-old whisky whose unique flavour comes from finishing in rare French cuvée sparkling wine casks. Following a long maturation in American and European oak, a six-month rest in grand cru casks lends it aromas of apple blossom, candied lemon, and freshly baked bread. With rich vanilla, sweet brioche, sandalwood, and pear sorbet on the palate, and a long, sumptuous finish, Glenfiddich Grand Cru
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is designed to be shared and savoured.
Even more rarified is the Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Time Series, a
meditation on time itself distinguished by a luxurious silver-capped bottle and a deep bronze colour. The result of a handful of barrels set aside by Glenfiddich’s master distiller 30 years ago, Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Time Series is a whisky that aspires to art, and encourages the contemplation of passing decades in its exquisitely balanced composition. The journey begins with aromas of sherry and oak, before settling into deep, complex flavours of wood and florals, and a warm, lingering honeyed finish.
While Glenfiddich 30-Year-Old Time Series cannot promise to reveal the secrets of the universe with each sip, anyone lucky enough to taste this rare whisky is guaranteed to come away with another important realization. To enjoy any of Glenfiddich’s hand-crafted whiskies is to gain a profound appreciation for the power of a few ingredients, a lot of patience, and 150 years of unfaltering commitment to creating the best spirits in the world.