Glenfarclas 2003 The Private Reserve Small Batch Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%

Glenfarclas 2003 The Private Reserve Small Batch is an elegant and refined whisky from the renowned Glenfarclas distillery in Speyside. This small batch edition, distilled in 2003 and bottled as part of “The Private Reserve,” combines the distillery’s classic style with a harmonious balance of fruit, malt, and subtle cask nuances.

In the glass, the whisky shows a golden amber color that hints at its soft and full character. The aroma is complex and inviting with notes of ripe pears, quince, and raisins, complemented by light citrus and a discreet herbal freshness. The sherry casks contribute warm, sweet tones that are elegantly integrated with the natural malt aromas, creating a harmonious bouquet.

On the palate, it is rounded and full-bodied with a sweet, fruity core where ripe pears and light citrus meet the soft sweetness of the malt. A subtle spicy note from the cask maturation adds depth, while the freshness keeps the profile lively and elegant. The mouthfeel is soft, oily, and easy to enjoy, making this Glenfarclas both accessible and complex.

The finish is medium to long with persistent notes of fruit, malt, and a light spicy undertone. The whisky leaves a harmonious and pleasant conclusion. Glenfarclas 2003 The Private Reserve Small Batch is an example of the distillery’s ability to create single malts with elegance, balance, and character – selected by John LS Grant for La Maison Du Whisky.

Distillery: Glenfarclas
Age: 8 years Distilled: 2003 Bottled: 2011
Type: Small Batch Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask Type: Sherry cask 9,10,11,1875 & 1876
Alcohol strength: 46%
70 cl.
Other: Wooden case shows signs of wear – yellow banderole on the bottle.
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Glenfarclas Millennium Single Cask 1999 #7512 Highland Single Malt Whisky 50%

This unique sherry cask has been bottled as part of The Family Casks series, exclusively for Denmark. The cask itself is a "Millennium Cask", meaning the spirit was distilled on December 31, 1999. With only 203 bottles and a generous alcohol strength of 50%, you're guaranteed a fantastic tasting experience—or you can save the bottle as an investment piece.

Distillery: Glenfarclas
Vintage: Distilled: 31/12/1999 Bottled: 27/06/2022
Age: 22 years
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask no 7512
Alcohol: 50%
Number of bottles: 203 pcs
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Exclusive to Denmark
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Amontillado is one of sherry's most nuanced styles — neither fully light nor fully heavy. Glenfiddich has used exactly those casks to give its 12 Years Old an extra layer of spice.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in Amontillado sherry casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky starts life as Glenfiddich's classic 12 Years Old, then is finished in casks that previously held Amontillado sherry. That adds a drier, nuttier spice than the standard release, while the fresh Glenfiddich character still shines through.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted almonds, dried fruit and a dry, nutty sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and spiced with caramel, walnut and a lightly dry sherry character.

Finish

Medium, dry and spiced, with a final hint of oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in Amontillado sherry casks
Edition: Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Nutty · Spiced · Round

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Amontillado sherry is unique in first maturing under a yeast veil like a fino sherry, then continuing to oxidise like an oloroso — a double process that gives it its characteristic nutty dryness.

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Three different oaks, three different continents — Triple Oak is Glenfiddich's attempt to gather the world in a single glass.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Triple Oak is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american bourbon cask, European oak cask and Caribbean rum cask and bottled at 40%. The whisky combines spirit matured in an American bourbon cask, a European oak cask and a Caribbean cask that previously held rum. The three cask types are married into a light, approachable style that differs from Glenfiddich's more classic sherry- and bourbon-matured releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, ripe banana and a light caramel sweetness.

Palate

Soft and sweet with tropical fruit, honey and a touch of spiced oak.

Finish

Short to medium, sweet and light.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Triple Oak Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon cask, European oak cask and Caribbean rum cask
Edition: Triple Oak

Flavour profile

Light · Sweet · Fruity · Soft

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Triple Oak was created specifically for travel retail markets and is sold mainly in airports outside Denmark, which makes it less well known than Glenfiddich's core range.

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Caoran means 'glowing ember' in Gaelic — a name that hints at more fire than you would normally associate with a Glenfiddich.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Caoran Reserve is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, with a touch of peated malt and bottled at 40%. Caoran Reserve was created for travel retail markets and combines Glenfiddich's classic ex-bourbon- and sherry-matured whisky with a touch of peated malt. The result is a 12 Years Old edition with a light smoky dimension not found in the distillery's regular core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears and honey, with a delicate hint of smoke in the background.

Palate

Soft and lightly smoky with pear sweetness, malt and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, lightly smoky and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Caoran Reserve Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, with a touch of peated malt
Edition: Caoran Reserve - travel retail edition
EAN no.: 5010327323114

Flavour profile

Lightly smoky · Fresh · Pear-sweet · Round

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The name Caoran refers to the whisky's light smoky character — a rare crossover between Glenfiddich's classic style and a hint of peated malt.

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Sometimes it isn't the whisky that's different, but the frame around it. The Limited Design edition wraps the classic Glenfiddich 12 Years Old in a label you won't find on the shelf every day.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Limited Design Our Original Twelve is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky itself is identical to Our Original Twelve and matures in a combination of American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks. What makes the bottle special is the specially designed label, which turns it into a natural seasonal or collector's bottle alongside the everyday edition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears, delicate florals and a touch of oak.

Palate

Light and soft, with pear and malt sweetness carried by mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Limited Design Our Original Twelve Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: Limited Design - specially designed label

Flavour profile

Fresh · Pear-sweet · Soft · Light

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Glenfiddich has launched specially designed labels for the 12 Years Old several times over the years, often in collaboration with artists or for particular occasions.

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Some whiskies you remember forever because they were the first. For a great many whisky drinkers around the world, that bottle is a Glenfiddich 12 Years Old.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Our Original Twelve is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. Our Original Twelve is Glenfiddich's best-selling release and the very foundation of the range. It matures in a combination of American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, giving the fresh, pear-driven style Glenfiddich is known for worldwide.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears, delicate florals and a touch of oak.

Palate

Light and soft, with pear and malt sweetness carried by mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and refreshing, with a final hint of oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Our Original Twelve Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: Our Original Twelve
EAN no.: 5010327025155

Flavour profile

Fresh · Pear-sweet · Soft · Light

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Glenfiddich was the first Scotch distillery to actively market single malt whisky outside Scotland, back in 1963 — a decision that effectively created the category as we know it today.

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There was a time when Glenfiddich called itself a Highland Malt rather than a Speyside. Special Reserve is a reminder that the map has been redrawn since then.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Special Reserve is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky is an older label edition of Glenfiddich's classic 12 Years Old, from a time when the Speyside region was often described as part of the wider Highland area on bottle labels. It is matured in American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, bottled in the smaller 35cl format.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears, delicate florals and a touch of oak.

Palate

Light and soft, with pear and malt sweetness carried by mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Special Reserve Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 35 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: Special Reserve - older label edition, 'Highland Malt'
EAN no.: 5010327307244

Flavour profile

Classic · Fresh · Pear-sweet · Soft

Did you know?

Speyside was only officially recognised as its own whisky region, separate from the Highlands, relatively late in whisky history, which explains why older labels used the term 'Highland Malt'.

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Sometimes the best whisky is simply the one you know best. This 1 litre bottle is the same classic Glenfiddich 12 Years Old, just in a format that goes a little further.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old 1 litre is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky matures in a combination of American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks, exactly like the distillery's well-known 70cl bottle, and offers the same fresh, pear-driven character that has made Glenfiddich 12 Years Old one of the world's best-selling single malt whiskies.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pears, delicate florals and a touch of oak.

Palate

Light and soft, with pear and malt sweetness carried by mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 1 litre
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: 1 litre format
EAN no.: 5010327324128

Flavour profile

Fresh · Pear-sweet · Soft · Light

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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old sells more bottles each year than most other single malt whiskies could ever dream of — hence the extra-large 1 litre format.

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In the middle of the warehouse stands an enormous oak vat, where Glenfiddich's whisky makers marry different cask types together, much like a sherry solera. This is where the 15 Years Old gets its own personality.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Our Solera Fifteen is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks, new oak casks and European sherry casks, married in Glenfiddich's own Solera vat and bottled at 40%. Our Solera Fifteen combines whisky from ex-bourbon casks, new oak casks and European sherry casks, all passed through Glenfiddich's own Solera vat before bottling. The method delivers a smooth, round and deeper character without losing the freshness the distillery is known for.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, toasted walnuts and a light spiced aroma of cloves.

Palate

Creamy and round with caramel, orange peel and a warm, sherry-driven spice.

Finish

Medium and soft, with a final sweetness of honey and oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Our Solera Fifteen Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, new oak casks and European sherry casks, married in Glenfiddich's own Solera vat
Edition: Our Solera Fifteen
EAN no.: 5010327325125

Flavour profile

Round · Creamy · Spiced · Honeyed

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Glenfiddich's Solera vat is never fully emptied — a portion is always left behind for the new whisky to marry with, just like traditional sherry production in Jerez.

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There is a quietness to Glenfiddich's best whiskies — a sense that nothing has been rushed. Our Small Batch Eighteen is one of the clearest examples of that philosophy.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 18 Years Old Our Small Batch Eighteen is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in selected Oloroso sherry casks and American oak casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky is drawn from a small number of hand-selected casks, mainly Oloroso sherry casks and American oak casks, married in smaller batches than the rest of Glenfiddich's range. That gives it a more personal, slightly varying character from batch to batch, while the distillery's classic style still shines through.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples and pears alongside honey, toasted almonds and a touch of spiced oak.

Palate

Creamy and round, with caramel, dried fruit and a warm, sherry-driven spice.

Finish

Medium and soft, with a final hint of dark chocolate and oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 18 Years Old Our Small Batch Eighteen Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Selected Oloroso sherry casks and American oak casks
Edition: Our Small Batch Eighteen
EAN no.: 5010327325323

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Creamy · Spiced · Round

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Our Small Batch Eighteen is bottled in far smaller batches than Glenfiddich's 12 and 15 Years Old, which means no two bottles from different batches taste quite the same.

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Some bottles deserve a frame that matches their age. Ancient Reserve doesn't come in glass, but in a handcrafted ceramic bottle that looks like something pulled straight from an old warehouse.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 18 Years Old Ancient Reserve Ceramic is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oloroso sherry casks and American oak casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky matures for 18 years in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and American oak casks and is today a discontinued release from Glenfiddich's range. The distinctive ceramic bottle makes it as much a collector's item as a whisky to drink.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted almonds, dried apricot and a warm sherry sweetness.

Palate

Rich and spiced with caramel, dark chocolate and a deep, round oak.

Finish

Long, warm and spiced, with a final hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 18 Years Old Ancient Reserve Ceramic Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years old
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks and American oak casks
Edition: Ancient Reserve - ceramic bottle
EAN no.: 5010327300672

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rich · Spiced · Round

Investment potential

Medium. Ancient Reserve is a discontinued release in a handcrafted ceramic bottle, and discontinued bottlings with distinctive packaging tend to grow more sought-after as time passes.

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The ceramic bottle for Ancient Reserve was created to give the release an appearance matching its age and character — a detail Glenfiddich has rarely repeated in later releases.

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The Age of Discovery series is about curiosity — about what happens when a classic Speyside character meets casks that have never touched a Glenfiddich whisky before. The Bourbon Cask edition is where the journey begins.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill American bourbon casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky matures for 19 years in 1st fill American bourbon casks, giving a clearer vanilla sweetness and a rounder, more relaxed character than the distillery's core range. The Age of Discovery series has been discontinued from Glenfiddich's regular line-up, which makes the remaining bottles gradually harder to find.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and ripe pears, backed by a light, sweet oak aroma.

Palate

Round and sweet, with caramel, tropical fruit and a hint of warm cinnamon.

Finish

Medium, soft and lastingly sweet, with a final hint of vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill American bourbon casks
Edition: Age of Discovery - Bourbon Cask
EAN no.: 5010327315683

Flavour profile

Vanilla-sweet · Round · Fruity · Soft

Investment potential

Low. The Age of Discovery series has been discontinued from Glenfiddich's core range, which makes the remaining bottles gradually scarcer.

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The Age of Discovery series is named after Glenfiddich's own exploration of rare and unconventional cask types — something the distillery has experimented with since the 1960s.

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Madeira is an island where the sun bakes the wine denser and sweeter than most European climates allow. Glenfiddich has borrowed exactly that sweetness for one of its most exotic expressions.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Madeira Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in Madeira casks and bottled at 40%. Age of Discovery Madeira Cask matures for 19 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held Madeira wine. That adds a deep, nutty sweetness that clearly sets it apart from the distillery's other Age of Discovery expressions.

Please note wear on the top of the box and on the inside of the box

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted nuts, dried apricot and a warm, wine-like sweetness.

Palate

Round and sweet with caramelised nuts, raisin and a slightly tangy fruitiness.

Finish

Medium and warm, with a final hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in Madeira casks
Edition: Age of Discovery - Madeira Cask
EAN no.: 5010327315669

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Round · Nutty

Investment potential

Low. The Age of Discovery series has been discontinued from Glenfiddich's core range, which makes the remaining bottles gradually scarcer.

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Madeira wine was historically shipped across the oceans in oak casks, because the heat and movement of the voyage was found to improve the wine's flavour — the same cask tradition is now reused to shape whisky.

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Red wine and whisky rarely meet in the same bottle, but the Age of Discovery series was created exactly to explore that kind of unusual combination.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in red wine casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky matures for 19 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held red wine. That adds a deep, fruity character with a touch of tannin, clearly setting it apart from the other expressions in the Age of Discovery series.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries, toasted oak and a light wine-like tang.

Palate

Rich and fruity with blackcurrant, spiced oak and a light tannin edge.

Finish

Medium and dry, with a final hint of dark berries.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in red wine casks
Edition: Age of Discovery - Red Wine Cask
EAN no.: 5010327045108

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spiced · Rich · Round

Investment potential

Low. The Age of Discovery series has been discontinued from Glenfiddich's core range, which makes the remaining bottles gradually scarcer.

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Red wine casks are among the rarest cask types in Scotch whisky production, because the wine's tannins can dominate the flavour if the finish runs too long — a balance Glenfiddich's whisky makers have fine-tuned carefully.

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Sun, sugar cane and the Caribbean islands have added a whole new layer to one of Glenfiddich's most mature releases. Gran Reserva is 21-year-old whisky meeting the warmth of rum.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 21 Years Old Gran Reserva Rum Cask Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in Caribbean casks that previously held rum and bottled at 40%. The whisky first matures for 21 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. That adds an exotic sweetness and depth that lifts Gran Reserva into one of the more complex releases in Glenfiddich's range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cane sugar, tropical fruit and a warm spiced cake aroma.

Palate

Rich and spiced with dark caramel, tropical fruit and a touch of rum.

Finish

Long, warm and sweet, with a final hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 21 Years Old Gran Reserva Rum Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in Caribbean casks that previously held rum
Edition: Gran Reserva - Rum Cask Finish
EAN no.: 5010327324081

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Rich · Exotic

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Rum casks were historically rare in Scotch whisky production because they were hard to source — today they have become a sought-after way to add exotic sweetness to older single malt.

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Some bottles wait for decades before they are ready to tell their story. This one spent three decades in Dufftown's damp warehouses, and the result is one of the rarest releases Glenfiddich has ever let out the door.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 30 Years Old Cask Selection No. 0034 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american bourbon casks and European Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 43%. Cask Selection No. 0034 draws on a hand-picked combination of American bourbon casks and European Oloroso sherry casks, left to mature quietly since the mid-1990s. It belongs to Glenfiddich's Cask Selection series, where the distillery's oldest and most interesting casks are bottled in small, numbered batches.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet dried fruit, fig and dark chocolate meet mature oak and a touch of warm sherry.

Palate

Floral and honeyed, with a woody depth, subtle spice and a refined sweetness that unfolds slowly.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering notes of vanilla, oak and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 30 Years Old Cask Selection No. 0034 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 30 years old
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks and European Oloroso sherry casks
Edition: Cask Selection No. 0034

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Rich

Investment potential

Medium. A 30-year-old Cask Selection release in a small run is hard to find today, and demand for older Glenfiddich releases keeps climbing.

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Glenfiddich is still owned by the Grant family, who founded the distillery in 1887 — a rarity in an industry where most names were sold to large groups long ago.

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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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Before the term 'single malt' became a fixed part of the language, Glenfiddich called itself something else. Classic Pure Malt is a glimpse back to that time.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Classic Pure Malt is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky dates from an older bottling era, when Glenfiddich used the term 'Pure Malt' on its label, before the current single malt labelling standard became common. It is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and is today a discontinued release.

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 Classic Pure Malt Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: Classic Pure Malt - older bottling
EAN no.: 5010327600017

Flavour profile

Classic · Round · Fruity · Soft

Investment potential

Medium. Classic Pure Malt dates back to when Glenfiddich still used the term "Pure Malt" on its label, and older bottlings like this keep growing scarcer as they disappear from the market.

Did you know?

The term 'Pure Malt' was used by several Scotch distilleries until 2003, when EU regulations tightened the rules on how single malt whisky could be labelled.

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Fire and cane — two elements rarely mentioned in the same sentence as Glenfiddich. Fire & Cane is the distillery's take on what happens when classic Speyside meets both smoke and rum.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in peated malt from another of William Grant & Sons' distilleries, ex-bourbon casks and a finish in rum casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky combines a small proportion of peated malt from another William Grant & Sons distillery with Glenfiddich's classic ex-bourbon-matured spirit, which is then finished in casks that previously held rum. The result is the fourth release in the Experimental Series and one of the most unconventional whiskies Glenfiddich has made.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light smoke, burnt sugar and a warm, tropical rum sweetness.

Palate

Sweet and spiced with smoky caramel, tropical fruit and a muted smoky base note.

Finish

Medium, sweet and lightly smoky.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Peated malt from another of William Grant & Sons' distilleries, ex-bourbon casks and a finish in rum casks
Edition: Experimental Series #04 - Fire & Cane
EAN no.: 5010327325712

Flavour profile

Smoky · Sweet · Spiced · Complex

Did you know?

The name Fire & Cane refers directly to the two elements that shape the whisky: the fire from the peated malt and the sugar cane behind the rum casks.

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A craft beer and a single malt whisky have more in common than you might think. Glenfiddich IPA Experimental Series is the proof.

Expert description

Glenfiddich IPA Experimental Series is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale and bottled at 43%. The whisky is finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale, brewed specially for the project by a local brewery. The cask finish adds a fresh, lightly hoppy character that is unusual for a Speyside single malt and sets it clearly apart from Glenfiddich's more classic releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus notes, a light hoppy bitterness and a delicate malt sweetness.

Palate

Light and refreshing with citrus, green apple and a subtle hoppy spice.

Finish

Short and clean, with a final hint of citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich IPA Experimental Series Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale
Edition: Experimental Series - IPA Cask Finish
EAN no.: 5010327325606

Flavour profile

Fresh · Hoppy · Fruity · Light

Did you know?

The beer used to season the casks for this whisky was brewed specifically for the project — a rare crossover between beer and whisky production.

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In January 2010, the weight of the snow broke the roof of one of Glenfiddich's warehouses. What could have been a disaster instead became one of the distillery's most told stories.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and sherry casks and bottled at 47.6%. Snow Phoenix was assembled by whisky maker Brian Kinsman shortly after the event, as a tribute to the people who cleared the damage and saved the casks. It combines 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at a higher strength than Glenfiddich's core range to give it extra power and depth.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted nuts, dark marmalade and a warm spiced cake aroma, carried by sherry sweetness.

Palate

Rich and spiced with raisin, dark chocolate and a touch of smoky oak.

Finish

Long, dry and warm, with a final hint of ginger and ripe apple.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 47.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks and sherry casks
Number of bottles: Limited release
Edition: Snow Phoenix
EAN no.: 5010327335377

Flavour profile

Rich · Spiced · Sherry-matured · Robust

Investment potential

Medium. Snow Phoenix was created as a tribute to the distillery after a warehouse roof collapsed under heavy snow in 2010, and that limited backstory keeps it sought after among collectors.

Did you know?

The name Snow Phoenix is a direct nod to the mythical bird rising from the ashes — here, rising from the snow that nearly destroyed the warehouse.

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