Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 70cl, 47.6%

Description

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 70cl, 47.6% is a limited edition Speyside single malt created to mark one of the most dramatic moments in the distillery’s modern history. Glenfiddich’s own history page explains that heavy snowfall caused warehouse roof collapses, after which the Malt Master selected rescued casks to create Snow Phoenix, and the official Snow Phoenix release page describes the whisky as made from selected Oloroso sherry oak and American oak casks.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it combines a genuine backstory with a richer and more powerful style than many standard Glenfiddich releases. Official tasting notes highlight creamy vanilla, apple and pear on the nose, followed by roasted apple, heather honey, chocolate, a touch of coffee and smoke on the palate, with long sherried sweetness on the finish. Bottled at 47.6% ABV in 70cl format, it has become one of the distillery’s most recognisable modern limited editions.

Why Choose Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 70cl, 47.6%

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 70cl, 47.6% stands out because it is more than a limited release with unusual packaging. It was created from casks rescued after the snow-damaged warehouse collapse, giving it a story that is directly tied to the distillery rather than added later for marketing effect. The combination of Oloroso sherry oak, American oak and the higher 47.6% strength also gives it a fuller, darker and more memorable profile than a routine entry bottling.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Glenfiddich collectors who want one of the distillery’s best-known modern limited editions with a clear place in the brand’s history.

It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy orchard fruit, honey, chocolate, gentle smoke and sherried sweetness rather than heavily peated styles.

It is also ideal for gifting or for adding a story-driven Glenfiddich to a serious whisky shelf. This is an inference based on the release history, limited-edition positioning and distinctive flavour profile.

Product Details

Product Name: Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 70cl, 47.6%.

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distillery: Glenfiddich.

Region: Speyside, Scotland.

Edition Name: Snow Phoenix.

Release Type: Limited edition release.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 47.6%.

Cask Type: Selected Oloroso sherry oak and American oak casks rescued from snow-struck warehouses.

Release Year: 2011 in Glenfiddich’s official distillery timeline.

Age Statement: No age statement is shown for this release.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was identified in the reviewed sources.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has strong collector appeal because Snow Phoenix is one of the clearest examples of a Glenfiddich release where story, production context and flavour identity all work together. Collectors often value bottles that mark a specific event in a distillery’s history, and this one does exactly that through its link to the snow-damaged warehouses and the one-off style of release.

It is also attractive because the whisky itself is not secondary to the story. The richer strength, sherried sweetness and darker flavour profile help it stand apart from more familiar Glenfiddich bottlings, giving it real appeal both as a collectible and as a bottle worth opening.