Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47.6%

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47.6%

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 47.6% is a unique and iconic single malt from Speyside, created as a tribute to a dramatic moment in the distillery’s history. This limited edition was released in 2010 and is composed of casks salvaged from warehouses that collapsed under heavy snowfall.

The name “Snow Phoenix” refers to the mythical bird reborn from ashes – a symbol of Glenfiddich’s ability to turn adversity into something extraordinary. Malt Master Brian Kinsman carefully selected casks of both American oak and Oloroso sherry, with whisky aged between 13 and 30 years, to craft a powerful and complex bottling with natural strength and depth.

ABV: 47.6%
Cask type: American oak and Oloroso sherry
Release: 2010
Number of bottles: Approx. 12,000
Distillery: Glenfiddich, Speyside
Volume: 70 cl
Age: NAS (blend of 13–30 year old casks)

Nose: Creamy vanilla, fresh apples and pears, floral notes, and a hint of toasted oak
Palate: Roasted apples, heather honey, and dark chocolate, with notes of burnt sugar, coffee, and light smoke
Finish: Exceptionally long and balanced – sherry tones merge with sweetness and spicy warmth

This bottling is both a tribute to craftsmanship and a story of resilience. Snow Phoenix has become a collector’s item and a sought-after chapter in Glenfiddich’s history – a whisky born of chance, shaped with precision and passion.

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