Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

In 1963, Glenfiddich did something no other Scotch distillery had dared before — they sold their single malt outside Scotland. The Original is a direct tribute to the bottle that changed the whisky world.

Expert description

Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. The release is built on the same cask combination Glenfiddich used for its very first export bottling: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks. The Original was created in a limited run to celebrate the distillery's pioneering work, rather than as a fixed part of the core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pear and a touch of honey, with a delicate underlying sherry sweetness.

Palate

Light and fruity with soft malt, honey and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Number of bottles: Limited release
Edition: The Original - tribute to the 1963 release
EAN no.: 5010327325569
Notice: No box

Flavour profile

Fruity · Light · Soft · Classic

Investment potential

Low. The Original pays tribute to the 1963 release that first brought Scotch single malt to the world, and historic tribute bottlings like this tend to appreciate quietly over time.

Did you know?

The original 1963 release was sold in a triangular bottle — a design detail that still echoes in Glenfiddich's bottles today.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky

What is the story behind Glenfiddich The Original?

It celebrates the 1963 release, when Glenfiddich became the first Scotch distillery to actively sell single malt whisky outside Scotland, starting the category we know today.

Is The Original the same recipe as the 1963 release?

It is built on the same fundamental combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks that shaped the original export release.

Is Glenfiddich The Original worth collecting?

Yes, as a historic tribute bottling made in a limited run, it carries a story that makes it appealing beyond the tasting experience alone.

How does The Original compare with Glenfiddich 12 Years Old?

It is closer to the original's light, fruity style, but with a touch more honeyed sweetness than the current 12 Years Old.

Does The Original make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, especially for someone interested in whisky history, since the bottle tells the story of how single malt reached the world.

Is The Original part of Glenfiddich's regular range?

No, it is a limited release and not part of the distillery's fixed, recurring line-up.