by Mitch Bechard, Glenfiddich Ambassador
In the past century the growth of the single malt whisky category has been meteoric. Although whisky can trace its official origins back to 1494, the single malt is a newcomer to the commercial spirit market, the first real emergence in 1963 with Glenfiddich. So how is single malt whisky coping with the increased demand from around the globe?
By Andy Fairgrieve, AIR Co-ordinator
Anyone who has ever visited us in Dufftown knows that we’re lucky enough to live and work in an incredibly beautiful, inspiring corner of Scotland. But not only is it the perfect place for creating exceptional single malt whiskies, it’s also an ideal spot to create compelling works of art.
For the past twelve years the Glenfiddich Distillery has been quietly building on its reputation for being a home to the creative spirit through our Artists in Residence programme..
Daniel Zalkus – Still House (2012)
By Brian Kinsman
It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to our newest expressions – Glenfiddich Select Cask and Glenfiddich Reserve Cask, with a third expression, Glenfiddich Vintage Cask, to follow early next year. Together, they form our new Cask Collection. I hope you'll be as excited about them as I am.
By Ian Millar
This past week saw me spend some time with our Artists in Residence, as I do every year. Now in its 12th year, the program is one of the most exciting and unique things we do outside of whisky making. Every summer, we host established and up-and-coming artists from across the Globe at our Distillery for the summer. At the end of the residency, they leave behind some of the art they create – in fact, next time you visit us, be on the look out in the grounds, we often like to display our artists’ work for all to see.
Ian Millar and our 2013 Artists at the Robbie Dhu spring
by Mitch Bechard, Glenfiddich Ambassador
In recent years there has been a shift in the role of Scotch whisky behind the bar. What was once an enigma to the bartender is now something they embrace and constantly strive to expand their knowledge on. Drinks now feature not only Scotch whisky but also American, Japanese and Irish.