Whisky 26 yo Excellence 70cl - Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Glenfiddich
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, sweet spices
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 43.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging 26 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Dark amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Glenfiddich Whisky 26 yo Excellence is a precious example of Scottish craftsmanship expressed through the oldest single malt of the renowned Dufftown distillery, located in the heart of the Highlands. This expression is characterized by prolonged aging, which imparts an extraordinary balance between complexity and finesse, the result of a careful selection of the finest oak casks, meticulously chosen to refine the spirit.

On the nose, delicate notes of dried fruit, golden honey, and a slight hint of vanilla are perceived, intertwined with light touches of sweet spices and woody smoke. The palate is sumptuous and enveloping, dominated by a rich aromatic spectrum in which caramelized apples, ripe citrus fruits, and a soft toasted oak background emerge. The long and persistent finish leaves an elegant aftertaste, continuing with sensations of almond and a slight saline touch from the Highlands.

Such a significant whisky finds its ideal pairing alongside delicate yet structured dishes, such as roast white meats or aged cheeses, as well as a refined meditative tasting that allows you to capture all its nuances. The Glenfiddich 26 yo Excellence is an invitation to discover the depth of a rare, refined, and timeless whisky.
Distillery

Glenfiddich

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Glenfiddich.

Glenfiddich is a historic Speyside distillery owned by the William Grant & Sons family, founded by William Grant in 1887 in Dufftown, Scotland. It is internationally known for its range of aged single malt Scotch whiskies and for its focus on artisanal production, careful cask selection and innovation in maturation.
Scotch whisky single malt aged whisky Speyside single malt
Country Scotland (United Kingdom)
Region Speyside
Founded 1887

Distillation

Distillation in copper pot stills with in-house maintenance by coppersmiths.

Ageing

Maturation in oak casks with finishing/extra-maturation in selected casks (e.g. rum casks, sherry, cognac, Bordeaux wine casks, Awamori); use of the Solera Vat for some expressions (e.g. 15 years).

Raw materials

malted barley water (Robbie Dhu Spring) yeast

Representative products

Glenfiddich 12Y Our Original Twelve (70cl) Glenfiddich 18Y Small Batch (70cl) Glenfiddich 21Y Gran Reserva (70cl) Glenfiddich 23Y Grand Cru (70cl) Glenfiddich 26Y Grande Couronne / Excellence (70cl) Glenfiddich 29Y Grand Yozakura (70cl) Glenfiddich 30Y Suspended Time (70cl) Glenfiddich 31Y Grand Château (Bordeaux finish, 70cl) Glenfiddich Fire & Cane (70cl)

Official Awards

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