This was observed by Donald Matheson, GM of the Caledonian Railway Co. and informed the original vision for The Gleneagles Hotel. The Perthshire train station, originally built in 1856, was officially named Gleneagles in 1912 and made the journey from London to the hotel a seamless and direct trip.
The expansion of the railways into Speyside in the late 19th century also marked a pivotal moment for the Scotch whisky industry, enabling distilleries to take their amber liquid beyond the borders of Scotland. Rail travel signifies the first steps Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky took to becoming the global brand they are today the world’s most awarded single malt scotch whisky.
The Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Centenary Reserve embodies Glenfiddich’s traditional smoothness, yet the complexity of its profile presents a diverse array of flavours, offering notes of vanilla fudge, creamy toffee and oak leading on to hints of beeswax and set honey. Matured for 49-year in a single Refill Sherry Butt, the spirit gives a rich note of creamy toffee and oak that is subtle but distinct, while the use of antique oak adds depth and complexity to the overall taste. With only fourteen of these exquisite hand-blown crystal decanters available for purchase, the release serves as a testament to their enduring legacies, encapsulating the spirit of innovation, tradition, and excellence that define both brands.
The display cases have been carefully crafted by the acclaimed Glasgow artist John Galvin, this collaboration serves as a celebration of the very best that Scotland has to offer.
Available for £35,000, exclusively at The Gleneagles Hotel, this whisky boasts remarkable quality and age but also exclusivity, making it a true collector’s item. The Gleneagles x Glenfiddich Centenary Reserve will be available to purchase on request from The Still Room at Gleneagles from the 4 October, limited to three bottles for sale per year.
