Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Small Batch Reserve
Glenfiddich · Glenfiddich Distillery
The 18-year maturation in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks delivers a textbook lesson in how wood can add complexity without overpowering distillery character. Glenfiddich's house style — fruity, approachable, clean — shines through the cask influence. A versatile whisky for both new enthusiasts and experienced drinkers.
Nose
Dried fruit — figs and dates — leads, layered with baked apple and a generous helping of Oloroso sherry sweetness. There is a honeyed warmth underneath, along with a gentle oak spice and a whisper of rosewater.
Palate
Polished and round. Caramel and dried fruit dominate the first wave, giving way to clove spice and toasted almond at the center. The malt backbone is clean and well-integrated, carrying the oak influence without any bitterness.
Finish
Medium-long, with honey and vanilla fading into a soft woody dryness. A flicker of dark cocoa closes things out.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double copper pot still distillation
- Maturation
- Oloroso sherry casks and bourbon casks, minimum 18 years, married in small batches
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Food Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel
Still family-owned after five generations, Glenfiddich in Dufftown has been vatting its 18-year expression in small batches since 2000, marrying Oloroso sherry and bourbon cask-matured malts in their signature solera-inspired process.
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