Glenfiddich has unveiled the newest version to its Experimental Sequence, The Orchard Experiment. The brand new whiskey is a collaboration with the Temperley household, founders and homeowners of The Somerset Cider Brandy Firm.
The Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment is the primary single malt Scotch end in Somerset Pomona Spirit Casks and celebrated surprising pairings. The whisky was first matured in American oak whereas held in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Warehouse. It was then completed for about 4 months within the Somerset Casks, which maintain an apple spirit.
Within the new whisky, “traditional Glenfiddich notes are accentuated and elevated by the Somerset Pomona Spirit Casks to a candy, wealthy impact,” famous Mark Thompson, Glenfiddich Ambassador to Scotland. “On first sip, fruit flavors transport you to an orchard on a heat summer season’s day, then the liquid softens into candy creamy toffee, caramelized apple and woody spice, leaving a luxurious, decadent style on the palate.”
The Temperley Farm in Somerset, UK, has pressed cider for greater than 200 years. In 1989, the household secured the UK’s first ever full cider-distilling license. The corporate first pioneered their product within the ‘80s, stated Matilda Temperley, including “With this collaboration we’re again doing the identical however difficult innovation even additional. It is a actually thrilling marriage of Previous English and Scottish craft distillates and we are able to’t look forward to individuals to style the unimaginable flavors of The Orchard Experiment.”
“Over the previous few years we’ve had the chance to discover new sources for casks and I used to be intrigued by the potential for utilizing Somerset Pomona Spirit Casks to reinforce and elevate the core Glenfiddich character of apples and pears,” defined Glenfiddich Malt Grasp Brian Kinsman. “Working with the Temperleys has been nice enjoyable as they share the identical core values so frequent in household enterprise.”
Glenfiddich’s Experimental Sequence was designed to push boundaries throughout the whisky class and past.
Bottled at 43% ABV, The Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment is priced at £43. For extra info, head over to the model’s official web site.
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