The Story
18 years. Small Batch. Glenfiddich — the benchmark 18-year Speyside single malt, matured in a combination of Spanish sherry oak and American bourbon oak casks before being married and bottled in small batches at the William Grant & Sons distillery in Dufftown.
Glenfiddich's small batch approach at 18 years assembles a limited number of casks at a time rather than mass-vatting — ensuring each batch reflects the specific character of those particular casks rather than averaging out over thousands of barrels. The combination of sherry and bourbon cask maturation produces the house style: honey, dried fruit, oak, and the gentle floral quality that defines Speyside single malt at its most approachable.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dried fruit, butterscotch, oak spice, light sherry, vanilla
- Palate: Rich toffee, fig, walnut, mellow oak, subtle smoke
- Finish: Long, warm, toasted oak and dried fruit
Specs
- Distillery: Glenfiddich, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1886)
- Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Small Batch
- Age: 18 years
- Casks: Spanish sherry oak + American bourbon oak
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Glenfiddich at Wooden Cork or explore our Scotch collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the small batch approach at Glenfiddich? Rather than mass-vatting thousands of casks, Glenfiddich assembles a limited number at a time for the 18 Year — ensuring each batch reflects the character of specific casks rather than averaging across a large inventory.
- How does the 18 Year compare to the 21 Year also in the collection? The 18 Year uses sherry and bourbon cask maturation for a richer, more fruit-forward profile. The 21 Year uses Caribbean rum cask finishing to add tropical and spiced character beyond what the 18 Year's oak program produces.
Description
18 years. Small Batch. Glenfiddich — the benchmark 18-year Speyside single malt, matured in a combination of Spanish sherry oak and American bourbon oak casks before being married and bottled in small batches at the William Grant & Sons distillery in Dufftown.
Glenfiddich's small batch approach at 18 years assembles a limited number of casks at a time rather than mass-vatting — ensuring each batch reflects the specific character of those particular casks rather than averaging out over thousands of barrels. The combination of sherry and bourbon cask maturation produces the house style: honey, dried fruit, oak, and the gentle floral quality that defines Speyside single malt at its most approachable.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dried fruit, butterscotch, oak spice, light sherry, vanilla
- Palate: Rich toffee, fig, walnut, mellow oak, subtle smoke
- Finish: Long, warm, toasted oak and dried fruit
Specs
- Distillery: Glenfiddich, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1886)
- Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Small Batch
- Age: 18 years
- Casks: Spanish sherry oak + American bourbon oak
- ABV: 40%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Glenfiddich at Wooden Cork or explore our Scotch collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the small batch approach at Glenfiddich? Rather than mass-vatting thousands of casks, Glenfiddich assembles a limited number at a time for the 18 Year — ensuring each batch reflects the character of specific casks rather than averaging across a large inventory.
- How does the 18 Year compare to the 21 Year also in the collection? The 18 Year uses sherry and bourbon cask maturation for a richer, more fruit-forward profile. The 21 Year uses Caribbean rum cask finishing to add tropical and spiced character beyond what the 18 Year's oak program produces.
