For whisky drinkers, the cocktail shaker has been more of an ornament for the last few years. However, as whisky has grown in popularity, so has its use as an ingredient in some new and exciting concoctions.
We met up with one of London’s top mixologists, Roman Foltan, to discover what it takes to make the best Glenfiddich cocktail.
Here at Glenfiddich, the quality and lineage of the casks we use is key to ending up with the highest quality whisky possible – as much as 60% of our whisky’s flavour comes from the cask it is matured in.
Glenfiddich casks are crafted by the most skilled of men: the cooper. A job which takes guile, physical strength and years of training to master; the vessels they make must eventually cradle precious single malt whisky, often for decades, and work in partnership with the spirit to deliver something unique, rare and of the upmost quality.
We recently chatted to Ian McDonald, Head Cooper at the Glenfiddich Distillery, and an integral member of the team for over 45 years, about the importance of the casks we use and, more specifically, just how the wood they are made from impacts the award-winning taste of our whisky.
Throughout 2015, we’ll be bringing you a range of specially curated blog posts from whisky aficionados across the globe.
This particular post has been written by Greg Dillon, author of GreatDrams.com a site for all whisky enthusiasts providing news, reviews, interviews and more.
A seasoned expert in the single malt whisky category, Greg’s created a step-by-step guide to starting your own whisky club.
As appreciation of single malt Scotch whisky continues to grow around the globe, people are starting to enjoy it in more exciting and diverse ways. As Brand Ambassador for Southeast Asia, I’ve discovered one particular format that’s particularly popular across this region - pairing whisky with food.
As you probably already know, most whiskies are not sold at 'cask strength’, but are typically diluted to between 40 and 46% ABV before being bottled. At Glenfiddich, our expressions are typically bottled at 40% ABV, although our Distillery Edition is bottled at 51% ABV for those looking to try something a bit different.