Glenfiddich 86 US Proof Old Version NO BOX 2 Pure Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 43%

86 US Proof is a strength measure nobody uses any more. This bottle is a relic from when Glenfiddich labelled its American releases on an entirely different scale than today.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 86 US Proof is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky is an older bottling made specifically for the US market, where strength was traditionally stated in 'US Proof' rather than percentage by volume. It is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and is today sold without its original box.

Please note the bottle has no box

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples, honey and a light spiced oak aroma.

Palate

Round and soft with malt, caramel and a mild spice.

Finish

Medium, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 86 US Proof Pure Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: 86 US Proof - older US market release, without box

Flavour profile

Classic · Round · Fruity · Spiced

Investment potential

Medium. This is an older bottling made specifically for the US market, carrying the now-abandoned "US Proof" strength labelling, and discontinued market-specific bottlings like this have grown hard to find.

Did you know?

'US Proof' equals double the alcohol percentage, so 86 US Proof means exactly 43% — a labelling standard still used in the US today, though rarer on Scotch labels.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenfiddich 86 US Proof Pure Malt Scotch Whisky

What does '86 US Proof' mean on the label?

It is a US strength measure where the number equals double the alcohol percentage — in this case 43%.

Why does the bottle have no box?

It is an older bottle where the original box has not survived, which is common for bottles of this age.

Is Glenfiddich 86 US Proof worth collecting?

Yes, as a discontinued market-specific bottling with an unusual strength label, it holds historical interest for collectors of older whisky.

Which casks were used for this bottling?

A combination of ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, which give the whisky its round, sweet character.

How does 86 US Proof compare with today's Glenfiddich?

It shares the same fundamental Speyside character as the distillery's current range, but with a touch more spice and roundness from the older bottling.

Does this bottle make a good gift for a collector?

Yes, particularly for someone interested in older US market releases and whisky history.