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Glenfiddich Crystal Stag part of Million-Pound Marketing Campaign

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One of the top selling single malts in the world, Glenfiddich is in the midst of a million-pound re-branding campaign that centers around the crystal stag sculpture you see here.

Crafted by Chris Blade and Katya Filmus at the National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland in England, each sculpture is made by the cire perdue method from 50 kilograms of 24% lead crystal glass that replicates the deer's head which forms the Glenfiddich emblem. It sits atop a gondola display with the distillery's core range of single malt expressions arranged in a spiral point-of-sale.

Following similar displays erected at London Heathrow and Frankfurt airports, the third in the series was recently unveiled in Dubai, with a total of 21 examples set for proliferation at travel retail locations around the world. Follow the link to view the sculpture in the making.

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Ltd. Edition Glenfiddich Decanter by Steuben

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Filed under: Decor, Spirits

In search of the ideal present for the Scotch lover on your list? Famed single malt distillery Glenfiddich has partnered with renowned luxury glassmaker Steuben to create an exclusive hand crafted whisky decanter (above) in a limited edition. Priced at $690 and available exclusively at the Steuben flagship store in New York, the bespoke decanter is a collaboration between Steuben's master craftsmen and Glenfiddich master distiller Brian Kinsman, representing more than a century's worth of artisanship, tradition and expertise. The Steuben hallmarks of flawless design and attention to detail are combined with filigreed decorative elements inspired by some of the rarest and most precious Glenfiddich expressions.

The elegant piece also features subtle design cues that reflect the storied history of the Glenfiddich distillery, est. 1876, including the famous stag head design and the signature of its founder William Grant. "Both Glenfiddich and Steuben share a dedication to craftsmanship that stretches back more than a hundred years," notes David Bitran, Glenfiddich Senior Brand Manager. "In that time, while the successes of both our companies have grown, the dedication to craftsmanship and quality has endured." "Much like Glenfiddich, this beautiful decanter is the result of hard work, the best materials and the finest craftsmanship," adds Robert Nachman, Vice President of Design and Marketing for Steuben.

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Holiday Shopping Guide: Ten Great Whiskies To Buy

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There are few things a whiskey connoisseur likes better under the tree than a long, festively wrapped box containing something special.

It has been a good year for new whiskey expressions, so there is no shortage of options. And I would recommend something new to the market to help the receiver usher in a new year.

Sure, you can buy your Glenmorangie or Glenlivet loving gift recipient a bottle of 12-year old. But put a bit more thought into it, and a bit more brass, and you can turn a grin into a broad smile. For holiday gift-giving, I always thing it's better to give someone a limited edition or otherwise special expression of the brand they prefer. The other route to go is to introduce them to something unique in the category that will capture their interest and sense of curiosity.

These days, almost every brand of Scotch, Irish or American whiskey has a "special," whether it's a single-barrel, cask-strength, extra-aged or barrel-finished.

Here are some gift suggestions of new whiskies Luxist has tried this year and reviewed. Most of these will be found at better whiskey shops in major cities, as well as duty-free travel retail, rather than the corner store.

Gallery: Holiday Shopping: Ten Great Whiskies

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Glenfiddich Launches the Snow Phoenix Single Malt

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Glenfiddich Launches the Snow Phoenix Single Malt

The legendary Phoenix rose from the ashes. This particular Phoenix, however, rose from the snow.

Last winter record snowfalls in Scotland blanketed much of the Highland region along the river Spey. The snow covered many of the warehouses where scotch whisky is aged, and even brought down the roofs on several. Distillery workers were left clamoring to dig out the barrles and find alternative housing for them on short notice, but Glenfiddich took advantage of the conditions to create a unique single malt.

Called the Snow Phoenix, the special bottling marries cask-strength, non-chillfiltered casks of various ages and finishes to create a unique malt with tasting notes of apples, pears and honey. A strictly limited quantity of bottles will hit select markets and duty-free shops around the world at $89.99 per 75cl bottle.

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Taj Mahal Palace Hotel's Luxe Liquor Cabinet for Obama

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If President Obama wants to drown out the sorrow of the mid-term elections this week during his visit to India, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel where the President is staying is ready for the U.S. Commander-In-Chief.

Despite the fact that Obama is known to only rarely imbibe alcohol (just beer in public) , the hotel, according to media reports in India, is stocking the following to offer the President. With a selection like this, Obama might be tempted to tipple to take the edge off the Republican takeover of the House of Representatives.

Glenfiddich 40-Year Old Rare Collection Single-Malt Scotch, part of a very limited release of just 600 bottles.--Price is between $2,000-$2,500 per bottle.

Balvenie Rare 30-year whiskey. A marriage of whiskey aged in traditional second-fill American oak and whisky aged in European oak casks: Priced between $425.00 and $500.

1998 Dom Perignon Rose Champagne from France. A balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, skillfully tuned by the Chef de Cave, transforming the wine into a style that is exclusive only to Dom Pérignon: $300-$350 per bottle.

Chateau Petrus wine. The Bordeaux estate is widely considered the best winery in the appellation. Chateau Petras is made almost entirely from Merlot, and sometimes Cabernet Franc. 2009 Price: $3400 per bottle.

Louis XIII Black Pearl Cognac. Blended from 1200 eaux-de-vie, some more than a century in age, then it is aged in tiercons, oak barrels that are several hundred years old. Price: $1,800-$2,500.

Gallery: Obama's Liquor Cabinet in India

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India's Amrut Readying Ultra-Premium Rum

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Indian distiller Amrut, which caused a sensation in the West last year after having its single-malt whisky rated #3 in the world by The Whisky Bible, has its eye on extending its new-found brand cachet into premium or ultra-premium priced rum.

Amrut makes most of its revenue, in fact, from selling rum and brandy inside India--Old Port Rum and Silver Cup Brandy. The company's chairman says Amrut blenders have been working on a luxury-priced rum that would be a blend of Caribbean and Indian rums. No release date is set yet.

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Rare Pre-War Glenfiddich Sold for £25,200

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A rare single malt has sold for just over £25,000, making it one of the world's most expensive bottles of whisky.

The Glenfiddich, distilled before the start of the Second World War, went under the hammer for £25,200, including the buyer's premium, at auctioneer Bonhams' whisky sale in Edinburgh yesterday.

The 70cl bottle, dating to 1937, was one of only 61 produced and part of a batch of ten released in 2001.

Experts say the single malt smells of fresh peat, burnt leather and oak, and tastes of treacle toffee, creme brulé and toasted almonds.

A world record £29,400 was paid in 2007 for a 19th-century bottle of Bowmore single-malt whisky.

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Glenfiddich Your Dad For Father's Day

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We've taken plenty of looks at whisky as a Father's Day gift. Positioning itself as the perfect Father's Day gift, Glenfiddich is offering a global contest to visit the Glenfiddich malt masters at the Dufftown, Scotland Glenfiddich distillery for an exclusive VIP weekend experience. You arrive on July 30th and are given a tour of the Glenfiddich distillery, including a tutored nosing and tasting session, and then a hike out for some scenic mountain climbing in the stunning Scottish Highlands. On Sunday you'll head into the glens for some traditional Scottish activities. You can choose between hunting, shooting and fishing with experienced guides or a tour of Ballindallock Castle complete with live falconry display. Enter on the Glenfiddich Father's Day microsite which also includes Father's Day gift ideas and ways to send personalized e-cards.

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Pernod Ricard Aims To Make Glenlivet World's No. 1 Malt

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Scotland's Glenfiddich Distillery sells the world's best selling single-malt Scotch whisky. But French drinks giant Pernod Ricard aims to change that by building up its Glenlivet brand.

The company is pumping $14.7 million into Glenlivet to expand distilling capacity and storage/aging buildings. The investment is significant considering that many experts see an over-supply of whisky in the next five years.

The French group also markets blended whiskies Chivas Regal and Ballantine's. Those brands are recipes that rely on whiskies of different ages and from dozens of different distilleries. So, expanding production of those brands is easier than growing single-malt sales. To be called single-malt, though, the whisky must come from one distillery. A distillery such as Glenlivet blends its own whisky of different ages to create its "expressions," but they must all come from one distillery to be called "single-malt."

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50-Year-Old Scotch Makes Hotel Package A Hot Gift For One Lucky Dad

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spirits

You can celebrate your whisky-loving Dad with a very luxe Father's Day package at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. The hotel possesses one of only six bottles of the Glenfiddich 50 Year Old available in North America and one lucky Dad will receive this bottle of rare single malt scotch whisky as part of the Glenfiddich Getaway for Father's Day package.

The 50-year-aged version of Glenfiddich sells for around $16,000. The Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is limited to 500 individually numbered, hand-blown glass bottles with decoration in Scottish silver. The bottles are packaged in leather-bound cases, each accompanied by a book and a signed certificate. In order to qualify as a 50-year-old whisky it must sit in its barrel unmixed with any other malt for the entire time. Some of the liquor evaporates over time (the "angel's share") making aging particularly challenging.

The Glenfiddich Getaway for Father's Day adventure begins with Bentley transport from the airport to Mandarin Oriental. The lucky father will stay at in a Central Park View Suite with views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline and will be presented with his own personal bottle of Glenfiddich 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky and a special gift from Glenfiddich. The package includes a special feast. Restaurant Asiate's Chef de Cuisine Brandon Kida will prepare a four-course Chef's Tasting dinner for two crafted to pair with Glenfiddich's 15, 18, 21 and 30 year old scotch marques. The package costs $33,100 and is June 1, 2010 - September 6, 2010. Because there is just one bottle there is just one package available.

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Glenfiddich "Rich Oak" Released

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Glenfiddich has released a new expression, Glenfiddich Rich Oak 14-Year Old. Priced at around $50, the whiskey has been aged in second fill Bourbon barrels for more than 13 years, and finished in new American and Spanish oak.

The effect, as one would expect, is higher vanilla notes than is found normally in Glenfiddich, the number-one single-malt Scotch whiskey in the world. The notes of dried fruit and walnuts shine through as is the case with any Glenfiddich pour.

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Glenfiddich 40-year Old Collectible Released

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Single-malt Scotch distillery Glenfiddich announced the launch of a limited edition 40 Year Old expression. It is the 6th set of Glenfiddich 40 Year Old, and only 600 will be presented on the world market at a price of $2,600 per bottle.

This whisky was aged in oak barrels for at least 40 years and then added to the rest of the whisky of the previous year. Glenfiddich's limited editions have been highly praised. But the last release of the 40-year underwhelmed the critics. Jim Murray, author of The Whisky Bible, for example, rated the last 40 Year Old release an 86.5 on his scale. There is more peat in this release than the last, which should make it more desirable.

The bottles make quite a display: the thick glass bottoms have their own numbers, have a hand-written signature and are sealed with wax and have a copper sign. The bottle is placed in a luxury case covered with calf leather; and an engraved copper sign on the top of the case is decorated with delicate filigree. This luxe packaging also contains a lock and a key. The case has a certificate signed personally by Peter Gordon, a CEO of William Grant & Sons and four oldest master of blending at the distilling house.

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$11,000 Single Malt & More in Bonhams Whisky Sale

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Filed under: Spirits, Auctions

An extremely rare $11,000 bottle of over 50 year old Glenfiddich single malt Scotch headlines the uncommon offerings in Bonhams' Whisky sale set for Edinburgh, Scotland on March 3. The coveted Glenfiddich was bottled in 1991 from rare casks filled in 1937 and 1939 distilled by William Grant & Sons Ltd., and comes in a wooden presentation cabinet. Also sure to draw fierce bidding are two rare bottles of The Macallan in special decanters, a 55 year old expected to fetch up to $10,000 and a 50 year old that could go as high as $6,500. Other highly-prized Macallans on offer include a Select Reserve 52 year old ($4,000) and two bottles of the 1938 vintage ($2,500). In addition a collection of six very special Springbank single malts (above) - 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year old - is being sold as one lot carrying an estimate of up to $6,500.

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The $2 Million Scotch Whisky Gift Experience

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Continuing our series on the seasonal smorgasbord of over-the-top exclusives offered by that glossy chronicle of the filthy rich Robb Report, we present their $2 million single malt Scotch experience. The profligate publication's gift package includes the following: a private tour of the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, conducted by their malt master Biran Kinsman, where the recipient and a guest will learn firsthand how the famed single malt is produced before selecting a personal vintage cask of their own; a rare bottle of Glenfiddich 50 Year Old (above); two nights' accommodation at Ballindalloch Castle, home since 1546 to the Macpherson-Grant family, who will host a dinner in the recipient's honor; first-class roundtrip air travel for two from any U.S. city to Edinburgh; one night's stay and dinner at Edinburgh's renowned Prestonfield Hotel, plus a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle; private roundtrip helicopter rides from Edinburgh across the Scottish Highlands to the Glenfiddich Distillery; and a private tour of the historic Johnston's Woolen Mill and a traditional Scottish lunch with the owner.

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Glenfiddich 50-Year-Old Scotch

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Another very expensive whisky has hit the market. William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd. have released a 50-year aged version of Glenfiddich that will sell for $16,000. The Glenfiddich 50 Year Old will be limited to 500 individually numbered, hand-blown glass bottles with decoration in Scottish silver. The bottles will be packaged in leather-bound cases, each accompanied by a book and a signed certificate.

In order to qualify as a 50-year-old whisky it must sit in its barrel unmixed with any other malt for the entire time. Some of the liquor evaporates over time (the "angel's share") making aging particularly challenging. Getting your hands on this well-aged treat will be no easy task. The 50- year will be distributed in 50-bottle lots over 10 years. The botlles will first be sold in selected airports and then be sold to a small number of retailers.

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