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Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

spicy fresh
4.5
(4)€850Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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A difficult winter turned into an unexpected release for Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix. In 2010, heavy snow damaged warehouse roofs at Glenfiddich, and casks from that stock inspired this limited bottling. The name points to that recovery story, and the whisky keeps that sense of resilience. You get a fresh, lively style with green apple, honey, citrus, and gentle spice moving together. The texture stays bright rather than heavy, then oak and peppery notes hold the finish. It feels like a Speyside single malt with a real event behind it, not just another label.

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Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Scotland. Founded in 1887, it is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and operated to this day. The distillery is situated in a picturesque valley next to the River Fiddich, with water flowing from the nearby Robbie Dhu spring providing a key ingredient in the whisky production process. Glenfiddich uses traditional copper pot stills to distill its whisky, which is aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years before bottling. In 1963, Glenfiddich introduced the world's first single malt whisky to be marketed outside of Scotland, helping to kickstart the global popularity of single malts.

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About the Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Glenfiddich distillery in Scotland. Glenfiddich released it after severe snow in 2010 damaged warehouse roofs at the distillery. The bottling took casks from that warehouse stock and turned disruption into a limited edition. That origin gives Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix a clear identity before the first sip. At 47.6% ABV, this single malt carries flavour with good weight and steady clarity. The profile opens fresh, with green apple, fresh fruit, and citrus leading the nose. A honey note follows, then cinnamon and ginger add a bright layer of spice. Pineapple and peach can appear after a few minutes, giving the aroma a softer edge. Oak sits underneath and keeps the fruit focused instead of drifting into simple sweetness. Glenfiddich chose to bottle Snow Phoenix without chill filtration, so the texture feels natural and full. The whisky stays lively through the palate, where pepper and peppery warmth build beside barley and cocoa. Chocolate appears in a dry, earthy way, with floral touches and hay in the background. Because colouring is used, appearance can look richer, but the main character still comes from cask selection. That balance of fresh fruit and spice keeps the dram energetic from start to finish. For drinkers searching for limited Glenfiddich releases, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix remains a compelling bottle to track down. It offers a story you can verify and a flavour profile that stays coherent in the glass. Enjoy it neat to follow the shift from citrus and honey into oak, pepper, and chocolate. Collectors often remember it as a release tied to a real distillery event, not a routine annual label. As a gift for single malt fans, it suits people who want Speyside character with a distinctive backstory.