Glenfiddich 18 Year Small Batch Reserve is the flagship aged expression from the world's most awarded single malt Scotch distillery, founded in 1887 by William Grant in the heart of Speyside at Dufftown. Five generations of the Grant family have continuously distilled at Glenfiddich, making it one of the few remaining family owned and operated distilleries in Scotland. Master Distiller Brian Kinsman hand selects up to 150 casks from each cohort, drawing from a marriage of Spanish Oloroso sherry seasoned oak and American ex-bourbon casks that have rested for a minimum of 18 years. The selected casks are then married together in small batches for an additional three months to achieve a deeper, richer, and more complex final character before bottling. Bottled at 40% ABV and presented in the iconic triangular Glenfiddich bottle, the 18 Year Small Batch Reserve delivers the distillery's signature orchard fruit and oak character with concentrated dried fruit, dark caramel, and warming spice from extended sherry cask interaction. A defining bottle for fans of Speyside single malt and a benchmark expression for connoisseurs.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Glenfiddich |
| Distillery |
Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, Scotland |
| Founded |
1887 by William Grant |
| Master Distiller |
Brian Kinsman |
| Region |
Speyside |
| Type |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Small Batch |
| Mash Bill |
100% Malted Barley |
| Age |
18 Years minimum |
| Cask |
Spanish Oloroso Sherry seasoned oak and American ex-bourbon casks, married in batches of up to 150 casks for 3 additional months |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Packaging |
Iconic triangular bottle in branded gift box |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with rich golden highlights.
Nose: Rich oak, baked apple, cinnamon, dried fruit, fig, walnut, and honey with sherry sweetness and a touch of black pepper.
Palate: Smooth and full bodied with toffee, dark chocolate, spiced fruitcake, candied fruit, dried apricot, and gentle oak tannins. Layers of ginger, dry sherry, and salted toffee build through the mid palate.
Finish: Long, warm, and elegant with lingering oak, dried fruit, and a final flourish of cinnamon and toffee.
FAQ
What does Small Batch Reserve mean? Master Distiller Brian Kinsman selects up to 150 casks at a time from Glenfiddich's mature 18 year old stocks, drawn from both Spanish Oloroso sherry oak and American ex-bourbon casks. The selected casks are then married together in small batches and rested for a further three months in marrying tuns before bottling, producing a deeper and more layered final expression.
How does Glenfiddich 18 compare to Glenfiddich 12 and 15? The Glenfiddich 12 is the brand's lighter, fruitier flagship matured in bourbon and sherry casks. The 15 Year Solera Reserve uses a unique Solera Vat marrying system. The 18 Year Small Batch Reserve sits at the top of the core range with deeper sherry influence, more concentrated dried fruit, and richer oak driven complexity from longer maturation.
What does Glenfiddich mean? Glenfiddich means Valley of the Deer in Scottish Gaelic, which is why the iconic stag emblem appears on every bottle. The triangular bottle shape, introduced in 1956, represents the three core elements of whisky: water, malted barley, and air.
Where can I buy Glenfiddich 18 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
