Glenfiddich 26 Year Old - Excellence
- Distillery
- Glenfiddich
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 4.22 / 5 (9 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood, Honey
- Description
- Glenfiddich's first 26-year-old release, matured exclusively in American oak bourbon barrels, layers vanilla and spice over the distillery's signature honeyed fruit and subtle oak. A rare, private-collection bottling that represents three decades of careful ageing.
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Glenfiddich 26 Year Old - Excellence is a 26-year-old single malt from Glenfiddich (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.2/5 by the community. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, toasted, old wood, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenfiddich's first 26-year-old release, matured exclusively in American oak bourbon barrels, layers vanilla and spice over the distillery's signature honeyed fruit and subtle oak. A rare, private-collection bottling that represents three decades of careful ageing.
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