A potential disaster for Glenfiddich during the winter storms of 2010 becomes a collectible. And now I have one in my whisky cupboard. Rabble of Xmarks, allow me to present Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

In January 2010, thanks to an especially snow-filled winter, some of Glenfiddich’s warehouse roofs reached their snow load-bearing limits and decided to collapse without considering the feelings of those sensitive spirit-filled casks within. These casks, some ex-bourbon, some ex-Oloroso, sat shivering in the snow, exposed to sub-zero temps while crews worked furiously to get all involved into a warmer setting. Malt Master Brian Kinsman decided to create a special edition commemorating the event, vatting a selection of whiskies ranging from 12 to 30 years old, bottling it non-chill filtered at a slightly higher proof, and giving it its myth-inspired name.
Presentation box



Opened to reveal the beauty within



The bottle; black glass



I'm going to have to sit on this one for a bit before opening.