Product Description:
Refined maturity and quiet confidence define Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, an expression that showcases the distillery’s mastery of long ageing and careful cask management. Crafted at Glenfiddich, this whisky is matured for eighteen years in a small selection of the finest Oloroso sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels, then expertly married to achieve balance and depth. Time has softened and enriched the spirit, allowing its flavours to integrate seamlessly while retaining a vibrant core. In the glass, it displays a deep amber colour that reflects both age and polished oak influence. The nose is elegant and layered, offering ripe orchard fruits, baked apple, and dried fruit notes supported by gentle spice and toasted oak. On the palate, the whisky is full and rounded, revealing flavours of dark chocolate, candied peel, and soft cinnamon woven through a rich, smooth texture. Despite its depth, it remains remarkably composed, never tipping into heaviness. Oak is present but refined, framing the fruit and spice rather than dominating them. The finish is long and warming, unfolding slowly with lingering sweetness and subtle dryness. Sophisticated yet approachable, this 18-year-old stands as a classic Speyside single malt suited to both reflective sipping and special occasions.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Rich and composed
Aromas of baked apple, pear and dried apricot layered with orange peel, polished oak and a gentle hint of spice.
PALATE
– Full and harmonious
Flavours of toffee, dark chocolate and spiced orchard fruits unfold alongside roasted nuts, soft sherry richness and smooth oak texture.
FINISH
– Long and warming
A lingering finish marked by dried fruit, gentle oak tannin and soft baking spice, fading with refined warmth.
Reviews & Accolades
“Richly layered with dried fruit, spice, and chocolate, showing excellent balance and maturity. Smooth, complex, and confidently structured.” — Whisky Advocate
“A beautifully poised whisky where time has added depth without dulling character. Elegant oak, ripe fruit, and spice combine seamlessly.” — Dave Broom, whisky authority
Finer Details:
Style – Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery – Glenfiddich
Country – Scotland
Region – Speyside
Age Statement – 18 Years Old
Cask Maturation – Oloroso Sherry Casks and American Oak ex-Bourbon Barrels
Bottle Size – 700ml
ABV – 40%