Glenfiddich 12 year old Vintage Bottle 5 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

There's something steady and unhurried about the valley outside Dufftown, where the distillery has stood since 1887. William Grant built it with his own hands and named it Glenfiddich – Valley of the Deer in Gaelic. This 12 Year Old is still the distillery's signature malt, the one people keep coming back to.

Expert Description

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American bourbon casks and Spanish sherry casks, bottled at 40%.Yellow danish taxstamp, 1990´ies.

The whisky is made from malted barley, double distilled in traditional copper pot stills, using water drawn from the distillery's own Robbie Dhu spring just outside Dufftown. Fermentation happens in Douglas fir washbacks rather than the more common stainless steel, giving a longer, slower process that pulls extra fruitiness out of the spirit.

After a minimum of 12 years in cask, the bourbon- and sherry-matured whiskies are brought together by Malt Master Brian Kinsman in large oak marrying tuns, where they're left to settle before bottling. Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is part of the distillery's permanent core range, not a limited release – it remains the world's best-selling single malt whisky.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh and fruity, with clear notes of pear and green apple, backed by honey and a touch of malt.

Palate

Soft and gently sweet, with butterscotch, creamy vanilla and a mild spice held together by delicate oak.

Finish

Short to medium, with a hint of citrus and warm spice that slowly gives way to soft wood.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Casks and Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN: 5010327000176

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Honeyed · Lightly Spiced · Soft Oak

Did You Know?

It was actually Glenfiddich that, back in 1963, took the leap and began marketing single malt whisky internationally, at a time when almost all Scotch was sold as blended. Without that move, the "single malt" category as we know it today would look very different.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenfiddich 12 Year Old

What does Glenfiddich 12 Year Old taste like?

It's light and fruity, with clear pear and apple on the nose, developing on the palate into a soft sweetness of caramel, vanilla and a touch of oak. It's a textbook Speyside profile — approachable and rounded, with no sharp edges.

Is Glenfiddich 12 Year Old a good whisky to start with?

Yes, it's often considered an ideal entry point into single malt whisky, precisely because it's soft and easy to understand, without heavy smoke or aggressive cask influence. At the same time, it has enough depth to hold the interest of more experienced drinkers.

Why is Glenfiddich 12 Year Old the world's best-selling single malt?

Glenfiddich was the first Scottish distillery to seriously push single malt whisky internationally, back in the 1960s, while the rest of the industry focused on blends. That head start, combined with consistent quality year after year, has made it the best-selling single malt globally.

Should Glenfiddich 12 Year Old be served with ice?

A single ice cube works fine and takes the edge off the alcohol while lifting the sweetness, but most people get the most out of it at room temperature, perhaps with a few drops of water to open up the fruit notes.

What's the best glass for Glenfiddich 12 Year Old?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass is the best choice, since the narrower opening concentrates the aromas and makes it easier to pick out both the pear and the light honey note on the nose.

Where does the Glenfiddich distillery come from?

The distillery sits in Dufftown, in Speyside, and was founded in 1887 by William Grant, who built it together with his family. It's still family-owned today and takes its name from what, in Scottish Gaelic, is called the "Valley of the Deer" – Glenfiddich.