The Wee Janie – Just In Time For Spring

A Taste of Dawn

The Wee Janie – Just In Time ForĀ Spring

Crafted by @Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador + Mixologist, Jennifer Wren @GlenfiddichWren
Think #Scotch is just for a cold Winter night? Ā Well not anymore! Whisky is stepping into the sunshine with this delicate cocktail designed to be the perfect companion to a cheerful Easter Brunch or a backyard Springtime party. Ā Titled after the childhood nickname of our founder’s spirited great granddaughter, Janet Sheed Roberts, the drink combines the light, tart citrus of pink grapefruit, a fresh hint of basil and the heady vanilla kick of Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Reserve.**
Cocktail Recipe:
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The Wee Janie
1 3/4 parts Glenfiddich 14 BourbonĀ Barrel Reserve
1 1/2 parts Freshly Squeezed Pink GrapefruitĀ Juice
1 parts Ginger Beer
1/4Ā CarpanoĀ Antika
1/4 part Fresh Lime Juice
4 Fresh Basil Leaves
2 dashes of Reagan’s Orange Bitters No. 6

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine Glenfiddich 14, Pink GrapefruitĀ Juice,Ā CarpanoĀ Antika, gingerĀ beerĀ andĀ fresh lime juice inĀ cocktailĀ shaker.Ā Muddle in four freshĀ basil leavesĀ andĀ then shake vigorously.Ā Strain into a coupe or flute,Ā andĀ finish with two dashesĀ ofĀ bitters.Ā GarnishĀ withĀ freshĀ basilĀ sprig.Ā EnjoyĀ responsibly.
**Just awarded Gold Medal Winner 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – will be announced 4/4
It used to be that Single Malt was only enjoyed straight or in ā€˜traditional’ Scotch cocktails like a Blood and Sand, ā€œ says Glenfiddich Ambassador Jennifer Wren, ā€œbut these days, with Single Malts being appreciated in so many different contexts and by so many different people, you can find bartenders offering wonderfully light Scotch drinks like spritzes or shrubs. Ā The delicate, fruitier notes of Glenfiddich 14 play very well when paired with sparkling wine, juices, or fresh herbs and the extra oakiness gives the cocktail a little kick – it’a perfect option for a lawn party!

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AboutĀ Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich – the world’s Most Awarded and best-sellingĀ SingleĀ Malt Scotch whisky – is run by the fifth generation of the Grant-Gordon family andĀ is one of the last remaining family-owned and operated distillers. Ā From dream to dram,Ā the Glenfiddich journey began in 1886 when founder,Ā William Grant, realized his dream of creating the ā€˜best dram in theĀ valley’ inĀ Dufftown, Scotland.Ā Ā Equipped withĀ distilling expertise, gained after working 20 years at the Mortlach distillery,Ā Grant purchased the necessary tools for the job and he found his premises inĀ the beautiful nearby field of Glenfiddich,Ā Gaelic for ā€˜valley of the deer’ thatĀ also included a pure water source provided by the Robbie Dhu Spring, a vitalĀ ingredientĀ in the production of quality whisky. The Glenfiddich distillery wasĀ born on Christmas Day 1887, when spirit first flowedĀ from the GlenfiddichĀ stills. The combination of crystal clear water from the spring, home-grownĀ barley, pure Highland airĀ and the unusually small size of the stills, producedĀ an unrivalled single malt Scotch whisky.

Today Glenfiddich continues to be a progressive spirit in challenging malt whisky conventions while also staying true to legacy, by keeping traditional production techniques established by founder, William Grant.Ā  The Glenfiddich coreĀ rangeĀ Ā includes: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old (SRP: $39.99), Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel Reserve (SRP: $49.99),Glenfiddich 15 Year Old (SRP: $59.99), Glenfiddich 18 Year Old (SRP: $99.99), Glenfiddich 21 Year Old (SRP: $179.99) and Glenfiddich 26 Year Old (SRP: $ 499.99).Ā  Glenfiddich also produces limited edition bottles, such asĀ Glenfiddich The Original 1963Ā Ā (launched 2014), and aĀ selectionĀ of some of the oldest and finest vintage cask and private vintage marques in the world. Ā For further information visitĀ www.glenfiddich.com

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ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

WilliamĀ Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquarteredĀ in the UnitedĀ Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the luxuryĀ spirits company is run by the fifthĀ generation of his family and distills someĀ of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including theĀ world’s mostĀ awarded single malt GlenfiddichĀ®, TheĀ Balvenie® range ofĀ handcrafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch Grant’s® along with iconicĀ premium spirits brands Hendrick’s® Gin, SailorĀ Jerry® Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey and Milagro® Tequila.

WilliamĀ Grant & Sons has been honored as ā€œDistiller of the Yearā€ by the prestigiousĀ International Wine &Ā Spirit Competition and International Spirits ChallengeĀ eleven times over the past 15 years, and mostĀ recently named ā€œInternationalĀ Spirits Producer of the Yearā€ by the IWSC in 2014.

Founded in 1964, William GrantĀ & Sons USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, Ltd.Ā and features one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios in the USA withĀ brands including Glenfiddich,Ā The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum,Ā Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Milagro Tequila,Ā Flor de CaƱa, Drambuie, Grant’s, Hudson Whiskey, Gibson’sĀ Finest,Ā Monkey Shoulder, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur,Ā Montelobos Mezcal, Ancho ReyesĀ Chile Liqueur, Lillet, Art In The Age, The Knot,Ā and Raynal French Brandy. For more information on the company and itsĀ brands,Ā please visitĀ www.grantusa.com.

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