Whisky Aging and its Angels [SPONSORED ARTICLE]
There is a hint of magic in every bottle of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The way it is crafted is the result of a bond between science and art that dates all the way back to 1887 when the first drops of Glenfiddich flowed from the stills. From malting, mashing and fermenting to distillation, aging and bottling, each step is carefully monitored by experts who have worked at the Glenfiddich Distillery for decades. While every part of the whisky making process is important, the aging process is where the spirit truly realizes its character. At its family-owned and operated distillery, Glenfiddich still ages its whisky using their traditional combination of both American and European oak casks. New make spirit flows into the oak casks seeping into the billions of microscopic pores, extracting over 70 separate flavors and aroma compounds from the wood. The spirit picks up sweet vanillin’s and furfural...