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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
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glenfiddich
Bottling Year
08.01.2021
Cask Types
Am., Europ. 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 2263

Whiskyspace Notes 2263

Jul 4, 2026, 02:54:32

Honestly, this dram’s proper lush, innit? 🥃 First you get that warm gold glow, then honeyed, acacia and meadow honey, peach liqueur, stewed peaches and very ripe bananas hit the nose. On the palate it’s all brown sugar, sultanas, raisins, honey-glazed roasted walnuts, a hint of peanuts, quinces, crisp apples and that crème brûlée caramelised sweetness. The mellow cognac and rum warmth comes through soft, still sweet without being claggy, with a little maple syrup tarte tatin vibe, and the aftertaste lingers with that round, fruity depth, no harshness at all.

Whiskyspace Notes 2064

Whiskyspace Notes 2064

Jun 26, 2026, 11:11:59

最近碰到的这杯真的超惊喜🥃 先是满溢的蜜糖甜和枫糖浆香气,接着能尝到非常熟透的香蕉、黄苹果、炖桃子、番木瓜、榅桲的软甜,还有桃子利口酒的果香,蜂蜜烤得焦香的核桃味儿,居然还有反转苹果塔的焦糖感,尾韵带着点意外的朗姆酒感,甜而不齁,很顺滑的medium酒体,还有烤布蕾的焦香、蜜饯苏丹葡萄和葡萄干的甜,最后还混着点白兰地XO的余韵,整体甜润得很舒服,喝完嘴里还留着一股金合欢蜂蜜的香,整体感觉真的挺excellent的,颜色还是透亮的金🥂

Whiskyspace Notes 1868

Whiskyspace Notes 1868

Jun 23, 2026, 21:48:49

Blimey, this one's like diving into a dessert trolley – starts with very ripe bananas and sweet tarte tatin, all caramelised and brown sugar. There's a crème brûlée vibe, plus unexpected touches of rum and cognac, making it mellow and rich. The aftertaste lingers with quinces, peanuts, and sultanas. Really enjoyable! 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1474

Whiskyspace Notes 1474

Jun 5, 2026, 14:52:26

Well, poured myself a dram the other evening and it was just lovely. 🌞 Looked all golden in the glass, and the smell… oh, it was like sticking your nose right into a basket of very ripe bananas and a jar of meadow honey, with a whiff of rum-soaked sultanas. First sip was proper honeyed, like caramelised peaches and a bit of that crème brûlée top, all mellow and sweet. Then it got more interesting – some stewed apples and quinces came through, with a background of papaya and a hint of cognac. Really reminded me of a slice of tarte tatin, you know? The finish was lovely and warm, all brown sugar and those honey-glazed roasted walnuts, with a touch of maple syrup and acacia honey lingering on. So smooth and well-balanced, just a perfect cozy evening drink. 😌 Really put me in mind of a sunny afternoon in a meadow, somehow.

Whiskyspace Notes 1286

Whiskyspace Notes 1286

May 27, 2026, 12:57:36

Really enjoyed this one tonight - poured myself a dram and it was just so mellow and smooth. Got this lovely golden colour in the glass, and the nose reminded me straight away of tarte tatin with those baked peaches, almost like peach liqueur but richer. Took a sip and whoa, there's acacia honey and brown sugar right up front, and I swear I could taste rum-soaked raisins. Later on some maple syrup sweetness came through, and this beautiful honey-glazed roasted walnuts note. Medium bodied, still sweet but not cloying, and right at the end there was a hint of papayas. Honestly excellent stuff 😊 Perfect for a quiet evening in.

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