Glenfiddich Reveals Grand Château: A 31-Years Aged Single Malt Finished in Bordeaux Casks

Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has unveiled Grand Château, its newest limited edition Grand Series, which continues to challenge conventions with the unexpected marriage of two luxury worlds.

The 31-year-old liquid has been matured in American oak before being finished for an extended 9 years in the iconic Bordeaux red wine casks, resulting in layers upon layers of fusion flavours. The Grand Château displays a rich and indulgent taste upon the palate, where notes of caramelised cherry and apple mixes with warming vanilla spice and deep toasted oak; an opulent, yet earthy liquid that's simultaneously classic fruity and floral.

Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master, lauded Bordeaux red wine casks as being extraordinarily versatile sources of flavour and recognised widely for their outstanding quality, providing the perfect opportunity for experimentation to develop a profound spirit. He stated, "Although wine is becoming an increasingly popular choice for maturation within the single malt category, it remains relatively rare to see whiskies finished in a Bordeaux red wine cask, making this an incredibly intriguing and collectable bottling.”

This limited-edition whisky is being released as a part of The Glenfiddich Grand Series, a collection that celebrates the unexpected collision between single malt and cultures from around the world. This liquid tells the tale of two worlds, drawing inspiration and character from both, to create one exceptional liquid. 

Grand Château’s display boxes pay homage to Glenfiddich’s deep connection to the arts. Along with designing the bold interior packaging, French Street artist André Saraiva has created ‘The Artist’s Edition’ through ‘disrupting’ 250 of the traditional Toile De Jouy display box, using them as a canvas to playfully interpret the spirit and its story.

The limited-edition display-boxes feature Saraiva’s signature ‘Mr. A’ character – who has travelled the world from Paris to New York, Shenzhen, London and Seoul, and can be seen within the design playfully selecting the extended Bordeaux red wine cask finished whisky at Glenfiddich Distillery in Scotland. ​

“The addition of Grand Château to The Glenfiddich portfolio, experimenting with flavour combinations and an extended finishing period, establishes our position as a brand that continues to push the boundaries of whisky making. Grand Château allows us to explore the collision of different cultures, whilst taking luxury to new heights,” explained Claudia Falcone, Global Brand Director.

Those with interest can purchase Glenfiddich Grand Château at The Distillers Library Bumi Pakubuwono, Minuman.com, and select global partners, including luxury travel retail.

For more information, follow @GlenfiddichWhisky on Instagram and glenfiddich.com/en-id/grand-chateau-whisky.