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Glenfiddich 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne

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., Eu. Oak - French Cognac Cask Finish

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:£515.00(2026-04-29)

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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, 02:42:28

Honestly, this one’s just 🤌 First sip is mellow, sweet as meadow honey and acacia honey right? You get very ripe bananas, stewed peaches, even a hint of tarte tatin, plus apples and papayas for that fruity kick. Then there’s raisins, sultanas, honey-glazed roasted walnuts and a little bit of peanuts for crunch. The middle is medium, still sweet with caramelised brown sugar, peach liqueur, and even unexpected touches of rum! The back end has that good cognac XO warmth, and the aftertaste lingers with crème brûlée and maple syrup notes. Overall just excellent, looks gold in the glass too, so good I’m already going for a second pour 😂

Whiskyspace Notes 1982

Whiskyspace Notes 1982

Jun 24, 2026, 17:54:15

Ooh, this is proper lush! 🍯 First sip hits like warm crème brûlée with that golden caramel crackle, then—bam—ripe bananas and stewed peaches dancing in. A whisper of rum sneaks in, like a fancy cognac XO giving it a cheeky nudge. The malt’s there, smooth as a meadow in summer, but not too heavy—just right for a cosy evening. Peanuts and raisins add this nutty, fruity crunch, while the honey (acacia and meadow, yeah?) lingers like a summer breeze. Still sweet at the end, but not cloying—just a lovely, mellow hug in a glass. Perfect with a twist of brown sugar. Cheers! 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1474

Whiskyspace Notes 1474

Jun 5, 2026, 14:48:37

First sip, oh wow, that's proper honeyed — like meadow honey drizzled over very ripe bananas and papayas. There's this lovely peach liqueur sweetness that just wraps everything up. Then it gets a bit moreish... I'm getting sultanas and raisins, almost like a good rum soaked fruit cake my nan used to make. Quite mellow actually, medium body, not too heavy at all. After a few more sips I'm picking up apples and tarte tatin vibes — that caramelised, buttery thing going on. Proper crème brûlée on the nose too 🤤 And the finish? It's like honey-glazed roasted walnuts with a touch of maple syrup. Maybe a hint of good cognac XO rounding things off. There's a bit of peanuts coming through as well which I wasn't expecting but it works. The aftertaste lingers nicely, sweet and warming, almost rum-like. Excellent dram honestly. Would happily sit with this on a quiet evening by the fire 🔥

Whiskyspace Notes 1409

Whiskyspace Notes 1409

Jun 4, 2026, 02:24:54

Looks like liquid gold in the glass, honestly. 🥃 The first sniff is just… wow. It’s like sticking your nose into a pot of meadow honey, then you get this lovely baked thing – definitely thinking of crème brûlée and maybe a tarte tatin that’s just come out of the oven. On the palate, it’s so sweet and generous. It starts with maple syrup and acacia honey, then more of that gorgeous peach liqueur note, very ripe papayas too. There’s a good, solid maltiness holding it all up. A bit of those honey-glazed roasted walnuts come through, and even something like quince jam in the background. It’s excellent. The finish is long, still sweet, with that nutty character sticking around. Just a really lovely, comforting dram. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1284

Whiskyspace Notes 1284

May 27, 2026, 12:56:31

这杯喝起来第一感觉就是好甜美的,像切开一个熟透的苹果🍎 还带着榅桲的香气,红糖和蜂蜜的甜味融在一起。让我想起小时候吃的焦糖炖梨,还有桃子利口酒那种果汁感。 没想到后段居然有点陈年干邑的影子,就像一小口上好的XO,带着葡萄干和榅桲的果脯味。余味悠长,蜂蜜的香甜久久不散,偶尔还能捕捉到一丝意外的朗姆酒风味。 整体非常醇和顺滑,金黄色的酒液在杯里晃着,像秋日果园里的阳光。喝完暖暖的,像坐在壁炉边回味一块完美的法式苹果塔🍰

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