Glenfiddich Aged 18 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Glenfiddich Aged 18 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml           ABV: 40%            Age: 18 Years Old           Country: Scotland
Glenfiddich is one of the most well known and loved distilleries in the world and is owned by William Grant & Sons. The distillery sits in the town of Dufftown in Moray in the Speyside whisky region of Scotland. Glenfiddich means ‘valley of the deer’ in Scottish Gaelic which is why the distillery logo is a stag. Founded in 1886 by William Grant who was also the founder of The Balvenie and Mortlach distilleries. The output of this distillery is over 10 million litres of spirit each year which makes this one of the largest single malt distilleries in the world in terms of output. Because of this it is nicknamed ‘the giant’. The distillery boasts 30 stills and 24 washbacks, it’s own cooperage and its own bottling hall. With 43 warehouses onsite to mature the whisky. They use mainly ex bourbon American Oak barrels to mature the whisky but also use rum casks from the Caribbean, and sherry butts from Jerez in Spain.
Glenfiddich use fine Spanish Oloroso wood and American oak to mature this rich, intriguingly fruity and robust oak expression, but there are many more reasons why this expression is special. 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. A truly exceptional single malt, the result not just of eighteen years of care and attention, but of whisky-making craft and knowledge passed down through the generations.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Freshly cut apples, squeezed grapefruits, dark toffee, creamy milk chocolate and some winter spices.
Palate: Candied fruits, orchard fruits of apples and apricots, cinnamon and golden syrup, stewed dark fruits and ginger.
Finish: Salted caramel, citrus peels and oak.