Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is a truly superb Speyside Single Malt — aged in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, with up to 150 of the most exceptional casks hand-selected by Malt Master Brian Kinsman and married in small batches in oak tuns for up to three months. The result is a whisky of unrivalled complexity, richness, and depth: complex aromas of ripe orchard fruit, baked apple, and robust oak; a palate of baked apple, ripe orchard fruit, and dates with luxurious dried fruit notes and earthy oak undertones; and a finish of remarkable depth and festive spice. The most awarded single malt Scotch whisky in the world, and a whisky that merits a truly special occasion.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, warm amber — the rich, concentrated colour of an 18-year-old Speyside Single Malt matured in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, with the depth and clarity that small batch marrying in oak tuns delivers.
Aroma
Complex and inviting — ripe orchard fruit, baked apple, and robust oak with the luxurious dried fruit character that Oloroso sherry cask maturation imparts. Layered, rich, and immediately captivating.
Palate
Rich and deeply complex — baked apple, ripe orchard fruit, and dates with luxurious dried fruit notes and earthy oak undertones. The small batch marrying of up to 150 hand-selected casks creating a depth of flavour that is unmatched.
Pairs With
Fruitcake, dark chocolate, Medjool dates, aged hard cheeses, and rich desserts with festive spice. Enjoy neat to appreciate the full flavour, or with a few drops of water for a slightly sweeter taste.
Finish
Long and deeply satisfying — dried fruit, earthy oak, and festive spice fading with the remarkable richness and complexity that 18 years of maturation and three months of small batch marrying deliver.
