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Glenfiddich 12YO

Name: Glenfiddich 12YO 40% 1L
SKU: 104669
Price: 119.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Whisky · Scotland · 1L · 40%

$119.99each

What it tastes like

A Speyside single malt Scotch whisky with pear, vanilla and gentle oak. Matured in American and European oak casks, finishing smooth.

Vanilla & caramel
Oak

Additional information

Whisky
Style: Scotland
Origin: 1L
Size: 40% ABV
Alcohol: 3.2 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Glenfiddich 12YO

William Grant founded Glenfiddich in Dufftown, in the Speyside region of Scotland, in 1886, and the first spirit ran from the stills on Christmas Day 1887. The distillery is still owned by William Grant & Sons and run by the fifth generation of Grant descendants. The name comes from the Gaelic for valley of the deer, which is why a stag is on the label.

The 12 Year Old is matured for at least twelve years in American oak and European oak sherry casks, then mellowed in oak marrying tuns before bottling at 40% ABV. This bottle is the 1 litre size. It is a fresh, fruity Speyside malt, with a nose of pear and a sweet palate that moves into butterscotch, cream, malt and light oak, ending in a long, smooth, mellow finish.

It is easy to drink neat, and a small splash of water softens it further. A couple of ice cubes work on a warm evening, and it also makes a clean highball with soda water. Pair it with a sharp cheddar, roast nuts or a piece of dark chocolate.