Glenfiddich reproduces original 1963 whisky

William Grant & Sons is to release a reproduction of its original 1963 single malt as a tribute to its founders, Sandy and Charles Grant Gordon.

Glenfiddich ‘The Original’ is a close reproduction of the Glenfiddich Straight Malt, the first single malt whisky to be distributed and marketed worldwide.

Created by malt master Brian Kinsman, who nosed and tasted the original liquid and followed the original recipe, Glenfiddich The Original is a 40% abv whisky described as “light and fruity with hints of Sherry spice from the European oak Sherry butts that were predominantly used in the 1960s”.

Kinsman said: “Glenfiddich has an unrivalled collection of rare and aged single malts from which we can draw on to create innovative whiskies. Using this collection we were able to replicate the original Glenfiddich Straight Malt. Glenfiddich The Original is a true taste of history.”

Peter Gordon, Glenfiddich company director added that the release is a tribute to his father and uncle – Sandy and Charles Grant Gordon.

“Glenfiddich The Original is testament to the family’s vision and independence, which has allowed us to continuously strive to innovate and create superior whiskies.”

The expression will only be available in the US and Taiwan from November 2014, with an RRP of US$99.99 for a 750ml bottle.