fruity spicy
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(40)
€70Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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William Grant built Glenfiddich with his family in Dufftown, and that independent streak still defines the distillery. This bottle feels like a calm expression of that long memory. The aroma leans into baked apples, almond, and gentle brown sugar, then opens toward dried fruit and soft cinnamon. You also get hints of marzipan, honey, and polished leather as it sits in the glass. Nothing shouts. Everything unfolds in layers. It rewards a slower pace. Each sip reveals another detail without losing its core warmth.

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£98.25 (€118.88)
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Gall & Gall
€119.99
Drankdozijn
Drankdozijn
€83.49
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€69.95

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Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Scotland. Founded in 1887, it is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and operated to this day. The distillery is situated in a picturesque valley next to the River Fiddich, with water flowing from the nearby Robbie Dhu spring providing a key ingredient in the whisky production process. Glenfiddich uses traditional copper pot stills to distill its whisky, which is aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years before bottling. In 1963, Glenfiddich introduced the world's first single malt whisky to be marketed outside of Scotland, helping to kickstart the global popularity of single malts.

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About the Glenfiddich 18 years Small Batch

Glenfiddich 18 years Small Batch is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, made at Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown. Glenfiddich 18 years Small Batch offers a mature style that balances fruit, oak, and spice with steady precision. At Glenfiddich Distillery, this expression is married in small batches of no more than 150 casks. The distillery states that every batch is individually numbered and closely watched during an intense marrying period. That extra marrying stage helps explain the whisky's consistent character from release to release. In the glass, baked apples and green apple lead first, then almond, apricot, and dried fruit. A layer of brown sugar, caramel, and butterscotch follows, with cinnamon and ginger adding lift. Floral and herbal notes keep the sweetness controlled, while a light cream texture rounds the palate. Glenfiddich has remained family owned since William Grant's era, and that continuity shapes the house style. The whisky shows polished structure rather than heavy force, which suits drinkers who want detail without smoke. Glenfiddich 18 years Small Batch works well as a neat evening pour when you want depth with composure. It is also a reliable gift for single malt fans exploring classic Speyside whisky. For shoppers searching for an 18 year old Speyside single malt, this bottle covers the essentials. It brings orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, gentle spice, and elegant oak in a format with proven consistency. Glenfiddich Distillery has built this expression around patience and control, and that focus comes through clearly in the final dram. The profile remains composed across batches, which helps buyers return with confidence. It is a steady option for drinkers who value mature Speyside balance.