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A Special Event for Single Malt Scotch Whisky Connoisseurs

At the Glenfiddich Distillery in Speyside, A 50-Year-Old Whisky is Unveiled

By , About.com Guide

In the summer of 2009, Glenfiddich, launched a 50 year old whisky for the first time since 1991. Fifty people from around the world were invited to the distillery in Dufftown, in Scotland, to taste it. I was lucky enough to be one of them.

On the next few pages, I hope to give you some idea of the festivities surrounding the launch of such a rare spirit (only 50 bottles will be released annually, for the next nine years).

Although this was a once in a lifetime experience, anyone can take a free tour of the Glenfiddich distillery, as well as many others on Speyside, to see how Scotch whisky is made and to sample some 12 year old Scotch.

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Hallmarked Silver Stopper Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, ScotlandBarrels in Warehouse 8A Marriage Made in Heaven?
Vintage Whisky Ready for NosingFormal Dress Means Kilts and Tartans in Scotland...The Unveiling of the Glenfiddich 50-Year-OldThe Media Scrum

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