Glenfiddich snow phoenix

The Snow Phoenix is a one-time 2010 bottling of cask strength, non-chill-filtered Glenfiddich whiskies of different finishes and ages (from 13 to 30 years).

One thousand bottles of the Snow Phoenix were initially made available exclusively to members of the Glenfiddich Explorers online club. A total of only 12,000 bottles will be in circulation. Bechard said he was surprised when he was told the Snow Phoenix would retail for $89.99. Given the Snow Phoenix’s uniqueness and limited bottling, Bechard said it could have been priced at least twice its list. Bechard said the Snow Phoenix’s pricing makes it possible to buy one bottle to enjoy now, and another to keep. Entrepreneurial types are taking advantage of the Snow Phoenix’s scarcity and affordability

The snow phoenix

Selected casks of different ages and finishes (including Oloroso sherry and American oak)
NAS (between 13 to 30 year old)
Bottled: 2010
95.2 proof (47.6% ABV)
Non-chill-filtered
Limited to only 12.000 bottles
Limited edition 2010 bottling
Size: 70, 75 cl

DEDICATED TO CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

Lives in danger in large areas of the Scottish Highlands are in the hands of these remarkable volunteers. Their camaraderie, dedication and professionalism saves many lives – from crashed aircraft passengers to lost children. Glenfiddich honour them with Snow Phoenix and with a special contribution to their continuing work.

After working hard and cleaning the snow at the warehouse the employers and staff at the distillery recognized the cold and hard work. This started the idea of contribution to the Scottisch Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

Want to read more about these volunteers that risk their lives to safe others or help out by donating, click on the button below.

Whisky fact:
"If the devastating collapse of the roof at the warehouse didn't happen in 2010, we wouldn't have this limited edition by Glenfiddich."

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Whisky Blogger

Winter is here

Scotland people and the distillery Glenfiddich are used to extreme weather at their Distillery in Speyside. In 2010 it was -19°c when four of their warehouse roofs dramatically collapsed. All at the Distillery worked around the clock to help clear the snow and save their precious casks.

Because losing the casks would mean losing aged whisky. This is why their didn’t had much time and they had to make haste by repairing the roof and moving the casks and repairing the damaged casks at the warehouse.

With hundreds of maturing casks of Glenfiddich exposed to the unforgiving winter weather, Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman assessed the situation and found inspiration. Kinsman selected casks of different ages and finishes (including Oloroso sherry and American oak) to create a non-aged single malt whisky. The Snow Phoenix has not been chill-filtered and is bottled at 47.6% ABV. Unlike its namesake, the Snow Phoenix will not rise again; the distillery has hopefully ensured that the circumstances that led to the Snow Phoenix’s creation won’t be repeated..