Glenfiddich Flashcards
(13 cards)
When was Glenfiddich founded? And by whom?
Founded by William Grant in 1886
What is the current capacity at Glenfiddich?
21 million litres - largest capacity tied with Glenlivet
What is the water source for Glenfiddich?
Robbie Dhu Spring flows directly into the distillery
How many washbacks does Glenfiddich have? What size? What material?
48 washbacks
40,000 litres each
Douglas Fir
How long are fermentations at Glenfiddich?
74 hours
How many wash stills does Glenfiddich have? What size? What shape? What is angle of lyne arms?
16 wash stills
9500 litres each
Various shapes
Descending lyne arms
How many spirits stills does Glenfiddich have? What size? What shapes? What is the angle of the lyne arms?
27 spirits stills
Onion with boil balls and Lantern shaped
5900 litre capacity
Descending lyne arms
What type of condensers are used at Glenfiddich?
Shell & Tube
What is the new make strength at Glenfiddich?
What is the fill strength?
New make = 70.5%
Fill strength = 63.5%
What does Glenfiddich mean in Gaelic?
Valley of the Deer
What did Glenfiddich do first before other distilleries?
First Single Malt released in 1963
First distillery to open to visitors in 1969
What whiskies make up Glenfiddich’s core range?
Little to no peat in core range (less than 5ppm in spirit)
12 year old (40% ABV) 12 years ex-bourbon and ex-sherry
14 year old (43% ABV) 14 years in ex-bourbon
15 year old (40% ABV) 15 years in ex-bourbon, new oak and sherry casks before harmonizing in solera before bottling
18 year old (43% ABV) 18 years in bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry - no more than 150 casks at a time
What are the mashing waters at Glenfiddich?
1st 42,500 liters @ 68C
2nd 15,000 liters @ 78C
3rd 35,000 liters @ 86C
