Gleneagles celebrates its centenary with the equally iconic Glenfiddich and their very particular shared heritage.
Again in June 1924 Gleneagles first opened its doorways. Set beneath the Ochil Hills, within the coronary heart of Perthshire, this breath-taking property epitomised the pure fantastic thing about Scotland.
Considerably, on the time railway was revolutionising journey to rural Scotland. The as soon as distant hills and glens had been now simply accessible to guests from London with a seamless and direct journey, alighting on the station that bears the Gleneagles title.
And Glenfiddich?
Curiously, the railway performed an equally vital half within the historical past of Glenfiddich. However in the other way. With the growth of the railways into Speyside within the late 19th century distilleries may now simply take their whiskies past the borders of Scotland.
Introducing the restricted version Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Centenary Reserve
As a part of its centenary 12 months celebrations the 2 iconic Scottish names have come collectively in a novel collaboration recognising this shared heritage. The result’s the Restricted Version Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Centenary Reserve.
A testomony to the eagerness for excellence and innovation which Gleneagles shares with Glenfiddich, that is an distinctive single malt Scotch whisky. Matured for 49 years the spirit offers a wealthy be aware of creamy toffee and oak that’s refined however distinct, whereas using vintage oak provides depth and complexity to the general style.
A single malt like not different, with a presentation to match
The Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Centenary Reserve is available in a hand blown decanter introduced in a hanging show cupboard, crafted by the Glasgow-based artist John Galvin. Fittingly this cupboard attracts inspiration from the unique art-deco inside model of Gleneagles and classic practice carriages, utilizing polished burr walnut and bespoke stained glass encasing the bottle.
From Glenfiddich to Gleneagles – the proper partnership
This spectacular launch arrives in Gleneagles because the epitome of two Scottish icons as Brian Kinsman, Grasp Blender at Glenfiddich and Daniel Baernreuther, Basic Supervisor at The Gleneagles Lodge be aware.
“For the particular launch,” explains Kinsman, “we wished to pick a whisky embodying the quintessential Glenfiddich character: historically clean and wealthy in fruity and ester sweetness, drawn from the 49 years spent cocooned within the partitions of a Refill Sherry Butt. Collaborating with the crew at Gleneagles, we’ve crafted a really distinctive whisky that not solely commemorates their celebration but additionally encapsulates the timeless essence and railway heritage of Glenfiddich.”
“Over the previous couple of years,” provides Baernreuther, “we’ve been working behind the scenes with the Glenfiddich crew, with the joint purpose of crafting the final word anniversary single malt. I’m delighted that we are able to lastly share the completed product with the world and I’m extremely happy with each the scrumptious and distinctive liquid, in addition to the fantastically intricate bottle and show case. It is a bottle of whisky in contrast to another and I couldn’t consider a greater dram to have fun 100 years of Gleneagles.”
Out there from 4th October, solely at Gleneagles
The Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Centenary Reserve is a real collector’s merchandise and is barely accessible to buy at The Nonetheless Room at Gleneagles from 4th October for £35,000. Solely 15 have been produced, with simply 14 accessible on the market (one fittingly remaining in Gleneagles).
With Christmas not too far off we’re including it to our want checklist. However we’re not holding our breath. Nonetheless, we can be elevating a glass one other fantastic Glenfiddich expression to toast this collaboration and 100 years of the extraordinary Gleneagles. Slàinte!
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Photograph credit: John Hersey