Description
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Sherry Cask takes the classic Speyside single malt and adds an extra layer. The whisky spends 12 years in American and European oak casks. It then gets a finish in Amontillado sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. Amontillado sits between light Fino and rich Oloroso, so its touch is gentle and nutty.
Malt Master Brian Kinsman kept the fresh pear and crisp apple that fans know from the core 12. From there the flavor runs deeper, sweeter and oakier. You will find light spice, soft dried fruit and a touch of baked apple. Some tasters also pick up honey and toasted oak. The sherry adds a dusting of woody spice, with cinnamon and nutmeg. The finish is delicate and gently spicy.
Glenfiddich has made whisky in Dufftown since 1887, when William Grant and his family built the distillery by hand. It is still owned by the Grant family. Today it is one of the most famous names in .
Bottled at 43% ABV, it is easy to sip neat. A few drops of water bring out more fruit. It also makes a bright highball or the base of a . Pair it with roasted nuts, apple tart or a mild aged cheese.
Choose this bottle if you love an easygoing single malt but want a bit more spice and depth. It is also a smart gift for anyone curious about sherry-cask whisky.
