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Glenfiddich 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenfiddich 26-year-old

Glenfiddich

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
26 years
ABV
43.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glenfiddich
Bottling Year
2021
Cask Types
Am., Europ. Oak - French Cognac Cask Finish

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Glenfiddich Distillery Expansion & Portfolio Brief William Grant & Sons has historically executed strategic distillery expansions according to plan, including the Girvan grain whisky distillery in the 1960s and the subsequent Ailsa Bay distillery. The Glenfiddich distillery expansion project, however, has adopted a more measured approach. Approved in December 2015, the expansion was initially slated for completion by late 2018. This timeline was subsequently revised to mid-2019, with current estimates suggesting operational readiness by mid-2020. Despite these delays, William Grant & Sons maintains robust performance, with Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Hendrick's Gin collectively generating £1.304 billion in revenue. As the world's best-selling single malt Scotch whisky brand (168 million bottles sold in 2018), Glenfiddich's expansion necessitates meticulous quality preservation, fully justifying the extended timeline. Current Production Infrastructure: • 10 stainless steel full-lauter mash tuns • 32 Douglas fir washbacks with fermentation cycles of 68-72 hours • Two still houses comprising 11 wash stills and 20 spirit stills • Direct gas firing utilized in Still House No. 2 • 2018 production metrics: 68 mashes weekly, yielding 13.65 million liters of new make spirit Expansion Plans: Construction is underway for a new mash house and still house. Anticipated additions include: • 1 additional mash tun • 16 washbacks • 5 wash stills • 10 spirit stills Post-expansion annual capacity is projected to reach approximately 20 million liters. Product Portfolio: Core Range: 12, 15, 18, 21, Excellence 26, 30, and 40-year-old expressions Regional Exclusives: Rich Oak 14 Year Old (Canada only), Port Cask 14 Year Old (US & Canada) 2019 Innovation: 23 Year Old Grand Cru (cognac cask finish) Limited Editions & Special Releases: • The Original, Ultimate 38 Year Old, and 50 Year Old • Experimental Series: IPA Experiment, Project XX, Winter Storm 21 Year Old (2018), Fire & Cane (rum cask finish) • Glenfiddich Gallery: Bespoke bottlings curated by Master Blender Brian Kinsman (established 2014) • Travel Retail Exclusives: Solera series (Select Cask, Reserve Cask, Vintage Cask, Finest Solera), Rare Oak 25 Year Old • 2019 Releases: Distillery Edition 15 Year Old, Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 • Taiwan Market (August 2019): Black Queen and Ice Breaker (finished in Taiwanese red wine casks)
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2262

Whiskyspace Notes 2262

Jul 4, 2026, 02:48:42

Just had a dram of this and wow, it's superb 🥃. Colour's a deep gold, nose all honeyed – meadow honey, acacia honey, like a jar of summer. First sip: mellow, sweet, caramelised like crème brûlée. Then fruits: stewed peaches, quinces, peach liqueur, raisins, sultanas. Cognac XO gives a warm glow, with maple syrup, brown sugar, tarte tatin vibes. Honey-glazed roasted walnuts add crunch, and aftertaste still sweet with good maltiness. Hints of very ripe bananas, apples, even a touch of peanuts. Medium body, perfect for a relaxed evening 😊.

Whiskyspace Notes 2064

Whiskyspace Notes 2064

Jun 26, 2026, 11:07:24

Just poured a dram and got hit with raisins and caramelised gold, reminds me of a warm tarte tatin straight from the oven. There’s a sweet honeyed thread, like meadow honey drizzled over honey‑glazed roasted walnuts, plus a touch of very ripe bananas and sultanas. The middle feels mellow with good maltiness and a whisper of brown sugar, then the aftertaste lingers like peach liqueur and a faint rum spice. Quite excellent, still sweet on the finish. 🍯

Whiskyspace Notes 1982

Whiskyspace Notes 1982

Jun 24, 2026, 17:57:26

Oh, this one’s a proper stunner—just a wee sip and you’re straight into a warm kitchen in summer. 🍯 First hit’s like honeyed toasted walnuts and caramelised apples—sweet but not cloying, proper balanced. Then that mellow maltiness kicks in, smooth as butter on warm bread. 🥖 The cognac bit? Pure class—warm, rich, like a good XO you’d sip with a cigar (if you smoked). But then—bloody hell—there’s this little rum whisper at the back, almost like someone’s left a drop of old Jamaican in there. Unexpected, but it works. Aftertaste’s long and sweet, like stewed peaches with a dash of acacia honey. Crème brûlée crust on the tongue, then this lingering warmth that’s almost like a peach liqueur left to breathe. 🍑 And the raisins? Not overpowering, just there—like you’ve got a handful of dried fruit in your pocket, ready to nibble. Proper excellent stuff.

Whiskyspace Notes 1868

Whiskyspace Notes 1868

Jun 23, 2026, 21:49:47

Took a sip and was hit by this rich acacia honey sweetness, like pouring meadow honey straight into the glass. It's mellow, medium-bodied, with a lovely brown sugar warmth. The very ripe bananas and sultanas give it a fruity kick, while the honey-glazed walnuts add a nutty crunch. There's a tarte tatin vibe, caramelised and sweet, and a hint of peach liqueur lingering. The aftertaste is smooth, with good cognac XO notes and a touch of maple syrup. Still sweet, but in a way that reminds me of crème brûlée – never too much. Apples and quinces in the background keep it balanced. Just a really enjoyable dram, perfect for a chilly evening. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1333

Whiskyspace Notes 1333

Jun 2, 2026, 14:29:00

Blimey, that’s a lovely autumn afternoon dram. First thing I get is this warm, still sweet honey and brown sugar sort of thing, right in the middle of the tongue. Then it mellow out into these really ripe bananas and stewed apples, almost like a warm tarte tatin. There’s a proper peach liqueur and a touch of cognac-like richness there too. The aftertaste is what gets me though – lingering on like honey-glazed roasted walnuts and a bit of caramelised papaya. Just gorgeous. 😊

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