Glenfiddich 12 Year
Single Malt
Glenfiddich // Speyside, Scotland
Glenfiddich, Gaelic for Valley of the Deer, is a family-owned distillery, and despite their 10 million liters produced annually they warehouse all whisky on site. Additionally, they have both their own cooperage and bottling plant for their distinctive three cornered bottles. The 12 Year expression part of the brand's flagship collection.
Both ex-bourbon and sherry casks are used in its maturation. Note: The brand updated the name to Glenfiddich 12 Year Our Original Twelve. .
Glenfiddich, Gaelic for Valley of the Deer, is a family-owned distillery, and despite their 10 million liters produced annually they warehouse all whisky on site. Additionally, they have both their own cooperage and bottling plant for their distinctive three cornered bottles. The 12 Year expression part of the brand's flagship collection. Both ex-bourbon and sherry casks are used in its maturation. Note: The brand updated the name to Glenfiddich 12 Year Our Original Twelve.
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age12 Year
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask TypeAmerican oak ex-bourbon, European oak ex-sherry
Tasting Notes
"Aged predominately in used American whiskey barrels, the 12 year is aromatic with orchard fruits, butterscotch, and wood spices. There are tasting notes of oatmeal with cinnamon on the palate and though the finish is brief, it goes gentle into that good night. "