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Whisky Magazine Issue 11

Published in Whisky Magazine Issue 11 on 16/9/2000.

This article is 101 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements.

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Largesse flows at Dufftown

Whisky Magazine readers revelled in true highland hospitality when they were entertained at a William Grant and Sons special lunch.

While much of England was under water during the month of May, Scotland basked in warm spring sunshine. So it was when 20 Whisky Magazine readers met at Glenfiddich Distillery, in Dufftown, for a tour of both Glenfiddich and The Balvenie distilleries (they are adjacent, although The Balvenie is not generally open to the public), led by David Mair (Distillery Manager) and Jens Tholstrup (Glenfiddich’s Brand Ambassador). Of particular interest to many present was the old fashioned and now uncommon floor maltings, still used by The Balvenie to produce part of their malt requirement.

After the tour we made our way to the stylish Robbie Dhu Centre, where special guests are entertained. Some downed a quick dram, while waiting for the others, then we were led by Jens and David (supported by comments from Charlie MacLean, Editor at Large) in a tasting of Glenfiddich and The Balvenie malts. Most present were drawn to the event by their fondness for The Balvenie, but all were impressed by the range of Glenfiddich expressions presented by Jens, showing the effects of maturation from new make spirit to 18 Year Old Ancient Reserve, and especially by the complex fruit-salad and wood notes bestowed by the distillery’s unique solera system for their 12 Year Old Solera Reserve.

David presented The Balvenie Founder’s Reserve (12 Years), Single Barrel (15 Years), Double Wood (12 Years) and Portwood (21 Years). The differences between them were extraordinary: virtuoso performances aroun.....

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By Charles MacLean

Section : Whisky Events

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