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Only 600 of the limited edition decanters have been created |
Glenfiddich has revealed a long-term collaboration with Baccarat, manufacturer of fine crystal glassware.
At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, the Glenfiddich-Baccarat partnership introduced its first co-developed product, Glenfiddich Cask Collection Finest Solera, the first in a series of rare whisky expressions.
This is the latest and rarest expression in the Cask Collection Series, a range exclusive to travel retail, and is presented in a hand-blown, numbered and signed Baccarat decanter. It is available at selected outlets for £1,750.
William Grant & Sons Global Chief Marketing Officer Philip Gladman said: “As a family business we’ve always cherished our independence and the fact that it allows us to push the boundaries of what it means to enjoy whisky. The partnership with Baccarat enables us to take the Glenfiddich experience to new levels of hand-crafted luxury. The stunning presentation of the whisky matches the exceptional flavour profile of this superlative single malt. Travellers who select this product can do so knowing that they are purchasing a masterpiece, and that centuries of craftsmanship have gone into producing each one-of-a-kind.”
Baccarat Home Business Unit Vice President Stéphane Decaux said: “What greater compliment for our glassmakers than to be crafting decanters for the world’s most distinguished Scotch whisky. We take great pleasure in knowing that we have added to the renowned Glenfiddich experience, and we hope that contemporary connoisseurs of style, elegance and taste will savour every precious moment.”
Glenfiddich’s Malt Master Brian Kinsman selected up to 20 casks from Glenfiddich’s collection of rare whiskies, which have been maturing in Glenfiddich Bourbon and American Oak casks. He then married these whiskies for at least two months using Glenfiddich’s Solera process, in a specially created tun that can only hold 2,000 litres.
The whisky was then hand-decanted into Baccarat decanters. Each batch is numbered, and there will be a maximum of 600 bottles per batch.
The decanter is individually hand-blown by Baccarat master glassmakers, meaning each one is unique. Every decanter is marked with a bottle number, and the batch number is hand-written on the label alongside the signature of Brian Kinsman. The neck collar and stopper are made from premium copper, with hand-engraved Glenfiddich wording and the brand’s stag emblem. The red cartouche, a reference to the Baccarat red logo, is created using 24 carat gold powder and is displayed on the bottle.
