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The largest Glenfiddich collection in the world?
By Ludo
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The largest Glenfiddich collection in the world?
Hans-Henrik, who owns Hotel Falster in Denmark, has been collecting Glenfiddich items since September 2000.
In only six years, Hans-Henrik has gathered an amazing 350 different Glenfiddich bottles! His collection also includes over 100 miniatures and other promotional items dating as far back as 1924.
Hans-Henrik fell in love with Glenfiddich when he visited our distillery in Dufftown in 2000. It is also when he bought his first bottle – a Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve. Back home in Denmark, Hans-Henrik couldn’t bring himself to open it so he went and bought a second one and this is how it started…
Six years later, Hans-Henrik is the proud owner of 2 bottles of the world’s oldest Single Malt – Glenfiddich 1937. However, his most precious bottle remains a 1955 Private Vintage which we bottled exclusively for him earlier this year.
As far as we know, Hans-Henrik has the largest Glenfiddich collection in the world.
Best regards,
Ludo
Hi Kenny and Oswaldo
Kenny, sorry for not comming back to you earlier but I was just updating the blog today. Will check my bottles and see if I can figure out which one you are think of… it might take a couple of days, due to work..
Oswaldo, can you please send photoes to me, the number 3830 is unknown to me, so I’m curious to see which edition it is… Please use this email hans-henrik@hotel-falster.dk
Kind regards
Hans-Henrik
Hi Hans,
My name is Oswaldo and I am writing from São Paulo – Brazil. I have a bottle of Glenfiddich 8 years pure malt whisky. I don’t know the exact year. It is a round green bottle. It has a black and gold embossed cap with parchment style label.There is a number label on the basis of bottle (3830). I am looking to find out its value and possibly sell it to a true collector or individual that would appreciate it. I can provide photos.
Please let me know if there is any interest.
Thank you.
G’day Hans
A different Kenny here. Admire your collection.
I remember coming across 2 bottles of glenfiddich which states first distillation, christmas day 1887. Is there such a bottle? any photos of it to recollect the image?
Thanks.
Cheers,
Kenny
HI Kenny
The decanter sells for around 175-225 euros at auctions, you can see some results at http://www.whiskyauction.com/
Regarding the 4 miniatures, if you are lucky 20-30 euros…
Kind regards
Hans-Henrik
Hi all,
can anyone provide me with a rough estimate of how much i can sell the decanter[unopened] and the four 5cl bottles of special reserve.
the picture is available at:
http://cid-53355a446b884f44.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Whisky/DSC01145.JPG
Sorry for returning so late…
John.. any chance that you can provide a picture of the bottle, I think I know which bottle it is, but to be 100% sure it would be good with the picture… if it’s the one I’m thinking of, it’s from the mid 70s and was sold a couple of weeks back for 134 euros.
Honoré Edmond… you can try http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com or the auctionsite http://www.whiskyauction.com/
or contact me direct at Hans-Henrik@hotel-falster.dk I might have something for you too.
Happy Holidays Hans-Henrik
Can you advise me a web site where I could find the opportunity to purchase glenfiddich rare bottle?
thank u
Edmond
Hi Hans,
Your collection is very interesting. I own a 40fluid ounce bottle of “over 8years” Glenfiddich pure malt. It is a round green bottle produced by the fourth generation of an independant family company.(Modern bottles say fifth genneration) It has a black and gold embossed cap with parchment style label. 86%US proof. Can you tell me anything about it? ie when it was made, and value. Many thanks
Regards John.
Hi Charlene
If I’m right your bottle is a ceramic decanter, one of three green versions I know of, there are also a black and a dark blue one. I’m not sure about the correct age maybe Ian or Ludo knows but I can tell you a little about the value… You might still find one at a specialist shop for around 80-95 GBP, you can also find the decanter at online auctions, where they normaly close with a price around 40-60 GBP.
Hope it helped you a little.
Regards
Hans-Henrik
hi i have a bottle of glenfiddich have no idea how old, on the bottle it says aged 18 years written in gold with a pattern around the bottom, on the base it says specially commissioned by william grant and sons limited with a number 23.the bottle has a wax stamp saying est. 1887 the bottle is round,i am not a collector or anything so am not sure how to describe it can you tell me if it is worth anything?
thank you
Hi K.S. Henderson
I’m not sure where you are living but the 8064/2 is a US version of the label. You are mostly right about the age, but it closer to 15 and maybe even a little younger, since the ones 20 years ago, was an older label version, with raised types.. Regarding the price I can tell you that I got mine a few years back for about 30 GBP and that is probably also the price now… Hope that wasn’t too disappointing.
Kind regards
Hans-Henrik
I have found in my husbands old stuff an unopened bottle of “Special Reserve Single Malt Glenfiddich”. The number on the lower left of the label is #8064/2, 750 ml. It is in the original green, pictured tin container manufactured by Barringer Wallis and Manner.
I know it had been with him at least 15 years and probably more like 20 years or so.
He was a Scotch man and Scottsman.
I am looking to find out its value and possibly sell it to a true collector or individual that would appreciate it. I can provide photos.
Please let me know if there is any interest.
Thank you, K.S. Henderson
Hi Mark & Ricky
Do you have a picture of the 2 lt bottle? and Ricky maybe give me the probably four digit number low on the left side of the front label. You can send a picture and contact me direct at hans-henrik@hotel-falster.dk
Cheers
Hans-Henrik
tiene un glenfiddich 30 year decanter con el tapon de la cabeza de ciervo?
hi hi hi…
First of all wow. I have Liquor store here in South Africa and sell quite alot of Glenfiddich got in a 18 yr old 23crt gold decanter similar to the one u had and sold it to some client.. received now a 2lt from an old lady that needed money, pure malt old label off course paid peanuts for it, so thats ok… looking in to starting my collection but i believe if u have it…. drink it. cause if i peg on day(hopefully not soon,still young) not a chance do i wanna leave any bottles behind so that my wifes next hubby can drink it with coke…not a chance…. but well done….
i love my glen…
Hi Hans, i’m impressed, you have the best selection i’ve ever seen, since i started collecting mine, i have recently invested in a 2 litre swing bottle pure malt 86% proof, # 7016, in excellent condition obviously unopened. Let me know if your interested
Best regards,
Mark
Hi Lisa
Missed your question, sorry.. 7062 is bottled early to mid 80ties. I have one with the number 7053 saying 1981 on the back label. The value isn’t that high probably 50-60 GBP.
Regards
Hans-Henrik
Hi Bob,
Bottles of whisky are generally sealed so the outside environment should only affect the packaging (which may deteriorate if the air is too humid).
My only piece of advice would be to make sure the cork remains moist, especially if your bottles were filled more than 20 years ago. Obviously you should also not keep your bottles in direct sun light.
Finally, whisky, unlike wine, does not change once bottled.
Hope this helps.
Ludo
Trying to get info on storage temperature, and shelf life. Building a wine cellar with temperature control and wonder if hard liquor can be stored here as well.
I assume upright storage is best, and if still sealed 15 year old or 50 year old is still the same acholol content.
Your replys will be very helpful.
Hi Hans- Henrik,
We have a bottle of the Glenfiddich pure malt with the number 7062 on the label, the bottle is green and it comes in a black and gold tube.Would you know the age, and value of this?
Regards,
Lisa
Very impressive… Nice Collection in such a short time. I will be sure to keep you informed on anything thats in the collector’s corner that you may not have in your corner. Thanks for the email.
Hi all
You can meet Hans Henrik and part of his collection at the Danish Whisky Fair in Kolding, Juttland (Denmark) on the 29. march 2008.
Best regards
Ulrik Bertelsen
Hi Pat and Mary
Sorry for the delay, have missed your question and just found it today. I have seen quite a number of these and the prices haven’t been that high. I paid about 28 GBP for mine three years ago, but I think the price today would be around 40 GBP.
So maybe if the bottle doesn’t mean too much for you it’s better to drink it and compare it with the present 12 years. I think you will find quite some differences
Kind regards
Hans-Henrik
Hi Hans We’ve got a bottle of Glenfiddich, pure malt whisky. We don’t know the exact year,as it doesn’t have an age statement. We know it’s between 1972/1974. The 4 digit number on the left hand side of the front label is 7054, with another 4 digit number at the bottom of the bottle which is 4517.The question is, is this a collector’s item,and to what value. look forward to your reply. kind regards pat & mary
what a fantastic collection hans
nice to know that they will be looked after and hope they can enhance your wonderfull colection
many thanks david and good wishes for the future
ps enjoy your glenfidich
many thanks
david
Hi Stewart,
The best thing would be to send me a picture of your decanter. I’ll email you direct if you don’t mind.
Wishing you lots of fun collecting our single malt,
Ludo
hi, im stewart, i have just started my own collection of glenfiddich. i only have the three bottles at the moment a 12 year old coaran reserve, 1 18yr old black and gold decanter and 1 15yr old that i bottled at the distillery myself from the cask…. well worth doing in my opinion. how can i find out more about my decanter? thanks for the help guys.
The whisky you have send was excellent,expecting something along with the bottles next time…………. thank you….
Hi Bob Attwood
Please contact me on hans-henrik@hotel-falster.dk I’m really interested in the bottle.
Kind regards
Hans-Henrik
I have a bottle of Glenfiddich Pure Malt Scotch Whisky in a round bottle with a label on the back with states
“We regret that we are not able to let you have your Glenfiddich Pure Malt Scotch Whisky in our famous triangular bottle. This is because of the national bottle shortage and also because of the outstanding demand for Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky this year. Therefore as a temporary measure we ask you to accept this round bottle with our apologies.”
The year of manufacture was 1974
Regards
Bob Attwood
Happy 50th birthday Hans-Henrik!!!
I wish you lots of happiness and health and many, many more years to come!!
Cheers!
Hi Ross
Right now I have 35 when I include the ones on shipping. Can mail you a list if you contact me.
Cheers
Hans-Henrik
Thanks Hans!
Really appreciate your offer. How many Glenfiddich Vintage/Private Reserves you have in your collection?
This ís a fantastic blog! I have known H-H since my early school days and he has always been a collector! Firstly, he earned the largest collection of lousy marks ever seen in high school, then the biggest monthly average loss in poker followed by the most amazing collection of females… But: to those of you who have not yet visited the dungeon: he has improved both in taste and in collections… H-H also himself built the most romantic Japanese garden behind the huose; and Yes, the whisky’s are both breath-taking and headache-eliciting.
Hi Ross
If you are interested I might be able to help you here in Europe occasionally. You can contact me direct if you like at hans-henrik@hotel-falster.dk
Regarding collectors, here in Denmark there isn’t that many too, most enjoy drinking instead, but I guess that’s the reason why it was distilled in the beginning;-)
Cheers
Hans-Henrik
My god Hans Henrik
This is impressive!
I’m so jealous! I started to collect Glenfiddich in 2005 but it is so difficult for me to do so.Here in South Africa we have very limited choice.
I have managed to get some from Europe but not many. We don’t have many collectors in South Africa either. Keep up the good work my friend!
definately the world’s largest, rarest and best collection
this is a credit to you hans-henrik
from your irish contact
slainte
A great collection and certainly a breathtaking experience for any whisky friend to go down into H-H’s treasure room!! Looking forward to having another look as soon as possible! Take care!
Mark.
Thanks again for more nice words. Answer to tmz_99. Whisky is made for drinking for sure, so of course there is some drinking as well. I have tasted quite a number of the Private Vintages and the Vintage Reserves, the 1937, the 50 years and some of the 40 years too, together with most of the other editions. The one that in my oppinion was the best, was the one from 1955 I had as present in january – Serge from Whiskyfun
http://www.whiskyfun.com/archivefebruary06-1.html wrote some tasting notes that covers quite well. Check february 8th and you will find them and you can also see how it was bottled.
Cheers
Hans-Henrik
Hi Hans Henrik – It is wonderful to see some of your bottels at WWW. Some times, I saw your collection and it gets bigger from year to year. We will see us at next Wild Whisy Weekend and have a nice dram – Kind Regards from your Whisky Friend from Germany
Dear Glenfiddich-friends,
H-H gave me the opportunity to visit his collection this spring. The photos are beautifull and nice, but the impression of the whiskybasement is simply astonishing. I yet collected some interesting bottles myself but will never even come close to the collection mentioned above. I think we all only have a chance when H-H will sell his collection someday… If one of you have some interesting bottles and H-H already has it and don’t want it, don’t hesitate to contact me, I might be interested!!
Best regards and specially for H-H, greetings from the Netherlands
The Chief
Hans,
Congratulations on an amazing collection! That is really rather breathtaking.. But of course along with collecting there must be some drinking as well aye?
Nothing like drinking a bottle of something that you may only get to once..
Hi fellow whisky friends.
First of all thanks for the nice words about my collection and my person. Also thanks to Ian, Ludo, Jens and all the other nice people at Glenfiddich who have made my collection possible by helping in one way or another.
I would like to write a few comments to some of the contributions.
To Jeroen, you have to be patient a little longer to see both bottles together, the last one stills waits in US for a personal pickup so it might take some time.
To Tommy, buy some single cask bottlings, if you can afford to buy more than one of each, do it. Normaly they will raise in price when the stock is gone and will be good for a swap for the next bottles. Try and find contacts all over the world, so you can have people searching for you worldwide and treat the people like you want to to be treated yourself. Thanks to the whisky I now have really good friends in most of the world, of course most in Europe, but also in Japan, Australia and USA.
I’m allways hunting new editions I don’t have, so if any of you have something new or old please let me know. Among others I know there must be a lot of the ordinary edition without any age statement I don’t have out there. It’s quite easy to check, nearly every edition of the label have its own number with 4 or more digits, mostly situated low on the left side of the front label of the bottle.
Kind regards
Hans-Henrik
Impressive, yes indeed. For myself as a starter I say everybody who collects when his of her collection is small or big deserve a applaus. Because it’s a sign of appriciation and love for Whisky. To Hans-Henrik I say keep up the good work
Hans, is there any adivce that you would give to a young collecter looking to start out?
Beautiful is all I can say.
Amazing. This is the right word. I know Hans Henrik only from our emails, from pictures and from tales by my friend and other famous Glenfiddich Collector Wim. But I never had a chance to see his collection. Maybe this year on the WWW in his own hotel(hope I`ll have some days of holiday.
But HH always giving me tips for good and rare bottles. So my own collection is growing. But I never will reach his own.
Go on Hans Henrik and stay as you are.
Falk from Germany
For a collection like this I have only three words : “Respect, Respect, Respect”.
Hans Henrik is not only the biggest Glenfiddich collector, he is also a good friend!
From the Belgium part of the Glenfiddich collectors,
Bart
Hi Ludo,
Hi Jeroen.
When you see H-H collection, you have to take a deep breath and pinch your arm to make sure
you are not dreaming.
H-H gave me a small dram of the 1937!!!!!!!!!!
That is what I call IMPRESSIVE.
Regards,
Hans
Hi Ludo,
Impressive!
“2 bottles of the world’s oldest Single Malt – Glenfiddich 1937….”
I would love to see a picture with the pair of them side by side
Regards,
Jeroen