Snow Phoenix

Riley’s has received a few bottles of Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Whisky, a one-time production label that is the result of a collapse of some of the distillery’s warehouse roofs, which exposed hundred of casks to the winter elements. Glenfiddich decided to marry some of these casks together, and release it as a special bottling.

This Glenfiddich is as we found it: a marriage of Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whiskies of different ages and finishes with the strength brought to 47.6% abv by the addition of the distillery’s Robbie Dhu spring water. It has not been chill filtered.

This is Glenfiddich in the wild – apples roasted in the embers of a campfire, sweetened with heather honey and accompanied by a piece of chocolate, rich and complex with a whiff of burned sugar, coffee and woodsmoke. An exceptionally long finish – austere sherry notes mellow into a satisfying sweetness.

Working around the clock at temperatures of-19°C (-2°F) has given all of us at the distillery a deepadmiration for people who volunteer to work in these conditions every winter. We have dedicated Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and are making a special contribution to their funds to ensure that they continue carrying on their great work in the heart of Speyside.

Supply is very limited, so stop in soon to pick one of these unique bottles!

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Scotch Whisky – $109.95 750ml