Glenfiddich
18 Years Old
- 40
- 18 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Glenfiddich Distillery was established in 1886 by William Grant. With the help of his nine children and a single stonemason, William built the distillery by hand. He used second hand stills purchased from Cardhu Distillery, and, during the project, continued to work at his day job - Distillery Manager at Mortlach Distillery. Located in Dufftown, in Speyside, the first drop of spirit flowed through the stills on Christmas Day 1887....
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Glenfiddich Distillery was established in 1886 by William Grant. With the help of his nine children and a single stonemason, William built the distillery by hand. He used second hand stills purchased from Cardhu Distillery, and, during the project, continued to work at his day job - Distillery Manager at Mortlach Distillery. Located in Dufftown, in Speyside, the first drop of spirit flowed through the stills on Christmas Day 1887.
Constantly innovating and evolving, Glenfiddich became the first distillery to open a visitor centre in 1969. In 1991, they released the first 50 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Today, Glenfiddich remains a family-owned business, operated by the fifth generation of William Grant's descendant. It continues to be one of the best selling Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in the world.
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is a truly exceptional single malt, the result of whisky-making craft and knowledge passed down through the generations. The team at the distillery marry the 18 Year Old in small batches of no more than 150 casks. Every batch is individually numbered and carefully watched over. Each has extraordinary consistency and character from an intense marrying period, and a warming distinguished finish.
This bottling matures in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Dark gold.
Nose - A remarkably rich aroma with ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and robust oak.
Taste - Richly delivers luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and dates. Overlaid with elegant oak notes.
Finish - Warming, rewarding and distinguished.
Constantly innovating and evolving, Glenfiddich became the first distillery to open a visitor centre in 1969. In 1991, they released the first 50 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Today, Glenfiddich remains a family-owned business, operated by the fifth generation of William Grant's descendant. It continues to be one of the best selling Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in the world.
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is a truly exceptional single malt, the result of whisky-making craft and knowledge passed down through the generations. The team at the distillery marry the 18 Year Old in small batches of no more than 150 casks. Every batch is individually numbered and carefully watched over. Each has extraordinary consistency and character from an intense marrying period, and a warming distinguished finish.
This bottling matures in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Dark gold.
Nose - A remarkably rich aroma with ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and robust oak.
Taste - Richly delivers luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and dates. Overlaid with elegant oak notes.
Finish - Warming, rewarding and distinguished.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig