Glenfiddich
Releases Its 4th Varietal in Experimental Series -
Fire & Cane
By FBWorld Team
Glenfiddich
- the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky - launches
the fourth and newest concept in its Experimental Series with
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane, a smoky whisky finished in sweet
rum casks.
Fire
& Cane is inspired by the early innovation of Glenfiddich
Malt Master Brian Kinsman, who ran peated spirit through the
Glenfiddich stills for the first time in 2003, birthing the
concept. Fire & Cane boldly marries smoky whisky with non-peated
whisky that had been maturing side-by-side in bourbon casks,
highlighting Glenfiddich's sweet and fruity signature style.
Taking it a step further, Kinsman finished the married whisky
in Latin rum casks, sourced from various South American countries,
for three months to produce a surprising and unexpected overlay
of flavors with added caramel toffee sweetness.
"This
new single malt truly encapsulates the spirit of experimentation.
We started with a question - what would happen if we did something
with peat that we had not done before? The answer is an unconventional
and unexpected whisky, one that is truly surprising," said
Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman.
"During
the tastings, some experienced the unusual smoky notes, while
others tasted toffee flavors - this phenomenon can be attributed
to the Scotch spending three months in sweet rum casks. It's
a bold combination, which I'm sure will appeal and intrigue
single malt enthusiasts as well as those looking to try something
new and different."
The
fire aspect comes from the peat used in the malting process
gathered in Speyside, which yields an explosion of campfire
smokiness with oak and peaty notes, finished with lingering
woodiness. The cane aspect provides long-lasting sweetness by
merging rich, sweet toffee with green fruit character, baked
apple, and toasted marshmallow with soft spice. Rum casks also
help balance the dryness of the liquid and drive sweetness.
Furthermore, by exclusively using naturally sweet American oak
- sourced from the Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky
- Fire & Cane is certified kosher.
Glenfiddich
Experimental Series combines the brand's passion for pushing
Scotch whisky boundaries while unlocking new possibilities in
the true spirit of experimentation. Other releases in the series
include the Glenfiddich India Pale Ale Cask Finish, Glenfiddich
Project XX and Glenfiddich Winter Storm.
Bottled
at 43% ABV, Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is now available with
a suggested retail price of $49.99/750ml at premium bars and
liquor stores nationally. Fire & Cane comes in a colored
glass that seamlessly transitions from a black/brown base to
clear glass, displaying the world's best-selling single malt
Scotch whisky. The bottle was designed to showcase the juxtaposing
flavors physically with the shift in color.
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