It’s the ultimate style statement, more so since it’s not something that everyone with money can buy. A Private Vintage Cask of premium & rare malt whisky offered and bottled only for you. An offer of genuine authenticity and provenance, the opportunity to have your own personalised Private Vintage from the rare and old stocks held at the Glenfiddich Distillery.
A unique Cask of Premium malt whisky, personally and exclusive selected for you, by The Rare Whisky Collection Team, led by the Malt Master David Stewart, who has over 40 years of experience. The age of the cask can be from a year of significance to the person.
The Rare Whisky Collection Private Vintage offer is only open to select individuals and organizations and is solely entertained on the discretion, of the Country Representative. Age of the cask can be from 20 years to 29 years or even beyond. It can also be higher in some cases. Bottles will be presented in individually crafted wooden presentation boxes and bottled at Cask Strength. The Foot label on the Bottle and the box will be developed specially, to meet the unique requirements. These messages will be customized, according to the occasion and pasted on all bottles and boxes.
The Glenfiddich Private Vintage has been offered in the past to honour the Queen of England on her 50th Year of Coronation, maiden flight of Concorde, 40th Republic of Singapore, Queen Mary II and HRH Prince of Denmark, amongst others. The Private Vintage is also a collectible product and in the past its value has appreciated many times over, sometimes in less than two years.
Besides the personalized Cask, The Rare Whisky Collection also invites the Customer and a Companion to the Distillery for a “hand crafted” Tour. The Rare Whisky Collection will also host the Customer and a Companion at the Distillery for two nights, with special stay arrangements at The Malt House. The Rare Whisky Collection will also present the Customer and a Companion with a personalized Rare Whisky.
The Private Vintage Reserve is an inheritance from an unparalleled collection of Vintage and Rare Whiskies dating back as far as the 1930s and beyond. Having quietly matured for many years in oak casks in the traditional dunnage warehouses at The Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland, this exclusive vintage is selected from a strictly limited number of rare old malts. The Malt Master selectes 4-6 sample casks from the specified year and chooses an expression for its luxurious taste & excellent finish. All are hand bottled, labels are personalised and each bottle is individually numbered and presented in a cherry wood box.
In keeping with its leadership image, ITC Welcomgroup became the first hotel chain in India, to acquire an exclusive Private Vintage Cask of Rare Single Malt Whisky – The ITC Welcomgroup Private Vintage Reserve – 1975. This Private Vintage is an assertive expression of a Luxury Whisky range. This Cask is 32 years old and dates back to 1975, commemorating the year ITC Welcomgroup started its conquest in the world of hospitality. The oak cask has lain undisturbed since 1975, has contracted and expanded, enabling this unique Glenfiddich to develop a strong character. This premium vintage Cask was hand bottled, by experts and a total of 243 bottles were extracted. All bottles are numbered with calligraphy.
The unique Cask is an old traditional hogshead made from European Oak, which was probably brought into the system for filling in the 1950’s. It is probably on its second or third filling & this accounts for the dark rich colour of the whisky and its rich flavour. Most of the hogsheads that are filled are dump hogsheads made from American Oak which would give a lighter colour and flavour to the whisky.
The Private Vintage is a handcrafted product & it’s a luxury, which only a few can enjoy. In India, The Private Vintage is expected to find a place in Wedding Collections, Private Vintage for Royalty
Anniversaries, and Corporate Milestones and with some more luxury hotels.
1. The Queen of England Cask, UK
• A 1974 Vintage to commemorate 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
• Number of Bottles = 500
• Price sold at = GBP 250
• Current Estimated Price = Country based
• Highlight – Carries coronation photo of a young Queen. Specially granted right to use photo on 500 bottles.
2. The Concorde Cask, UK
• A 1976 Vintage to commemorate the first transatlantic flight of the Concorde
• Customer – British Airways Concorde
• Number of Bottles = 190
• Price sold at = £ 200
• Current Estimated Price £1000+
• Highlight – Available only on board British Airways Concorde flights between London & New York. Only two could be carried per flight because of weight restrictions.
3. The Queen Mary II Cask, UK
• A 1976 only available to passengers on board Queen Mary II
• Customer – Cunard Line (Queen Mary II)
• Number of Bottles = 250
• Price sold at = £250
• Current Estimated Price = Country based
• Highlight – Strictly only available on board ocean liner Queen Mary II
4. Republic of Singapore Cask, Singapore
• A 1965 Vintage to commemorate 40 years of the Republic of Singapore
• Customer – DFS
• Number of Bottles = 180
• Price sold at SIN3888 / approx. £1250
• Current Estimated Price -=Same
• Highlight – Only available at Singapore’s international airport; Changi.
5. Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland
• A 1982 Vintage chosen by Malt Master and Hotel Director
• Customer – Craigellachie Hotel
• Number of Bottles = 200
• Price sold at = £200
• Current Estimated Price = Same
• Highlight – Only available at hotel or through website
6. The Prince of Denmark Wedding Cask, Denmark
• A 1972 Vintage to the wedding of the Prince of Denmark
• Number of Bottles = 240
• Price sold at = £250
• Current Estimated Price £400
• Highlight – Auctioned for GBP 2000 in Australia, only commercially available in Denmark
7. The Playboy Magazine Cask, Germany
• A 1974 Vintage for Playboy Magazine
• Customer – The Playboy Magazine
• Number of Bottles = 249
• Price sold at = £250
• Current Estimated Price = Same
• Highlight – The first ever bottling of Scotch whisky for Playboy. Only available in Germany
