Glenfiddich recently unveiled a special edition expression within its core range. The Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Finish marks a first for the distillery and its competitors.
The signature single malt is matured for 12 years in traditional American and European Oak casks before finishing in rare Amontillado sherry casks. Amontillado is a specific sherry type from the Spanish sherry region of Jerez that is characterized as being darker than Fino and lighter than Oloroso. Amontillado is considered to be one of the four major dry sherries but still displays sweet notes like hazelnut and caramel. Amontillado sherry casks produced for the whisky industry are known to be extremely rare, representing only 1.8% of all sherry produced.
“The core character of Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Finish remains true to the heart of our signature Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old with a sweet, fruitiness rich in fresh pear and crisp apple,” said Malt Master Brian Kinsman. “The flavor is deeper, sweeter, and oakier with light spice, delicate hints of dried fruits, and a touch of baked apple.”
The launch of this new expression permanently fills a gap in the Glenfiddich core range as the first sherry-forward single malt, joining 12-Year-Old Original, 14-Year-Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve, 15-Year-Old Solera, and 18-Year-Old Small Batch.
Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Finish is now available in California and Florida for $54.99.
