Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Our Original Twelve
Glenfiddich · Glenfiddich Distillery
Glenfiddich 12 remains one of the most reliable entry points into single malt Scotch, not because it's simple, but because its complexity is delivered without friction. The Solera-style vatting in their signature Solera Vat No. 1 adds consistency across bottlings while maintaining that signature orchard-fruit character. A benchmark for the category.
Nose
Fresh pear and green apple open the nose, followed by a wave of honey and subtle malt. A light floral note — almost rosewater — adds elegance without weight.
Palate
Clean and orchard-fruited, with butterscotch developing midpalate alongside a gentle oakiness. The mouthfeel is light but not thin, carrying a pleasant creaminess from the combination of bourbon and sherry cask maturation.
Finish
Medium, trailing off with sweet malt and a wisp of vanilla. Approachable and uncluttered.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- American bourbon oak and European sherry oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Minimum 12 years in American bourbon and European sherry oak casks, married in Solera Vat No. 1
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Orchard — 2 oz Glenfiddich 12 · 0.75 oz pear liqueur · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.25 oz honey syrup · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a thin pear slice.
Food Pairing
The whisky's honeyed sweetness and light fruit character pair well with cold-smoked salmon on oatcakes, finished with crème fraîche and a squeeze of lemon.
Glenfiddich, founded in 1887 by William Grant in Dufftown, pioneered the single malt category when it began marketing directly to consumers in 1963, and its 12 Year Old remains the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky.
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