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Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
Matured for at least 18 years in Spanish oloroso sherry casks and American oak, then married in small batches. Rich, with baked apple, dried fruit and oak.
Details
| Brand | Glenfiddich |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich |
| Origin | Scotland / Speyside |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Age | 18 yrs |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask | Oloroso sherry casks & American oak |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Ripe orchard fruit and baked apple with robust oak.
- Palate
- Dried fruit, candied peel and dates, overlaid with elegant oak.
- Finish
- Long and warming, with lingering fruit and oak.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Neat
- With water
Best neat or with a few drops of water to appreciate the layered fruit and oak. A whisky for slow sipping.
Food pairing
Roast lamb, game, baked apple desserts and mature cheddar.
Background & production
Made at Glenfiddich in Dufftown, Speyside, which has been distilling since 1887.
The 18 Year Old is matured in Spanish oloroso sherry casks and American oak. The aged whiskies are then married in small batches of no more than 150 casks, which the distillery says gives consistency and character.
It is bottled at 40%.
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Sources: masterofmalt.com / glenfiddich.com
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