Every occasion, whether big or small, calls for celebration. Filipinos eagerly anticipate birthdays, milestones, reunions, Christmas, and New Year, often starting preparations as early as September. These cherished moments with family and friends become unforgettable with the Glenfiddich Grand Series.

At a whisky tasting and gala night organized by Glenfiddich in April, the media and VIPs had the opportunity to taste this limited edition series.

The Grand Gala, spearheaded by newly appointed Regional Malts Brand Ambassador for Southeast Asia, Jyri Pylkkänen, showcased his expertise in whisky pairing. With a background in co-founding Son of a Punch and two award-winning bars, Jyri garnered recognition in the Finnish bar scene before entering the industry spotlight. Now dedicated to immersing himself in each country's culture, his commitment goes beyond his official duties.

On his preparations as the new brand ambassador, Jyri stated, “We have brought our Glenfiddich Grand Series range to different markets in Southeast Asia, with a key focus on people looking for exclusive and innovative whisky expressions. These iconic brands are distinctive in their manner and embody a rich heritage of excellence in the world of premium whiskies. From Glenfiddich’s Maverick attitude to The Balvenie’s heart of craftsmanship, I’m excited to bring these brand stories to life through my experiences and create new ones with the Southeast Asia community of bartenders and consumers.”

The Glenfiddich Grand Series is a perfect drink for any key occasion or celebration of milestones. Each infused with distinct flavors, the Gran Reserva, Grand Cru, and Grande Couronne are a series of single malt designed to take different celebrations to a new level. Each of the expressions comes with a different flavor profile, ideally paired with various delectable dishes ranging from savory meals to sweet courses.

The Gran Reserva, with its sweet toffee and notes of ginger, fig, lime, and banana, with a vibrant spicy toffee warmth that has mellowed for 21 years, complements the creamy and flavorful dishes such as Butter Chicken, Crème Brulé, and Panna Cotta. It was crafted in meticulously selected American and European oak casks and finished for six months in Caribbean Rum casks. It was encased in packaging with touches of warm hues of beach sunsets, making it an ideal summer drink to have by the beach.

Meanwhile, the Grand Cru, matured for 23 years in hand-selected oak casks and finished in rare French cuvée casks for six months, gives a sophisticated flavor that is best served at many social events. Its rich, velvety texture blended with vanilla oak and vibrant fruit notes of sweet brioche, pear sorbet, and white grape give a new experience to dishes with delicate and subtle seafood flavors such as lobster ravioli, sashimi, or even a pear sorbet.

Lastly, the Grande Couronne, the series’ regal whisky, was aged for 26 years and finished up to two years in rare French cognac casks, offers exquisite layers of sweet toasted oak, fresh pastries, and velvety aromas of café crème, brown sugar, and soft spice. The Grande Couronne is best enjoyed on important and elegant celebrations that serve meals with succulent flavors of red meat like venison, duck, wagyu, and even dark chocolate to bring out its rich sweet, and velvety notes.

Every whisky from the Grand Series has the Glenfiddich signature and pioneering spirit, and each finishing differs from usual casks. With the unexpected blend of luxury and tradition, the Grand Series takes every celebration to a new level of experience making occasions more special. A time-honored vision merged with the determination to spearhead new trails, the Glenfiddich Grand Series is a celebration of the extraordinary.

The Glenfiddich Grand Series is now available at Solaire Whisky Bar and selected e-commerce partners such as Boozy & Boozeshop. For more information, visit the https://since1887ph.myshopify.com/pages/glenfiddich-grand-series or follow Glenfiddich’s Instagram and Jyri Pylkkänen to keep updated.