spirits whiskey
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Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt
Speyside, Scotland
About this product
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is the hinge expression of the range — where the distillery's characteristic fruity, approachable style gains genuine complexity from 18 years of maturation in American oak (ex-bourbon) and European oak (ex-sherry) casks. Unlike the lighter 12 Year Old, the 18 shows significant dried fruit from the sherry wood alongside the orchard fruit core. It is the expression most likely to convert a sceptic of Glenfiddich's lighter style. Won multiple gold medals at IWSC.
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colourDeep gold with amber tints
noseRich orchard fruit, dried apricot, vanilla, gentle sherry, cinnamon
palateRounded and complex — dried fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, mellow oak tannin
finishLong, warm, spice and fruit fade
Service
notesWorks very well with the addition of a splash of water — opens the dried fruit.
glasswareGlencairn
serve tempNeat or with a few drops of spring water
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Rich orchard fruit, dried apricot, vanilla, gentle sherry, cinnamon
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Pairings
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dessert
Glenfiddich 18's Speyside warmth bridges the Cranachan; Scotland's great whisky for Scotland's great national dessert
classic
dessert
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cheese
Glenfiddich 18's apple and oak bridges the aged Cheddar; a Speyside single malt for the classic Scotch whisky cheese pairing
classic
cheese
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casual
Glenfiddich 18's Speyside richness bridges the haggis; a triple-cask Speyside for Scotland's most celebrated dish
classic
main
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Glenfiddich 18's complexity bridges the Beef Wellington's truffled duxelles; the whisky in the Madeira jus creates a Speyside flavour link
established
main
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Glenfiddich 18's complexity bridges the smoked cock-a-leekie pie; a rich Speyside for a Scotland comfort classic
established
main
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seafood_general
Glenfiddich 18's dried apricot and vanilla oak notes complement the delicate buttery richness of poached salmon without overpowering the fish's natural sweetness.
established
fish_course
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casual
Glenfiddich 18's gentle complexity bridges the Scottish smoked salmon; a smooth Speyside single malt for a Scottish breakfast classic
established
casual