40%

Limited Festive Design

4.3 out of 5 (1 review)
Also available:70cl

Glenfiddich's story begins in 1886, when William Grant and his nine children built their own distillery by hand—a rarity then and now. The first spirit flowed on Christmas Day 1887. That family legacy, unbroken across three generations of Grants, remains the distillery's foundation. This Limited Festive Design edition wraps the classic 12-year-old in festive packaging, honouring that heritage.

Matured in ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, the whisky is soft and approachable. The nose reveals honey, vanilla, ripe pear, and dried spices. The palate follows with honeyed sweetness, hints of vanilla sponge cake, and a touch of ginger. Clean and unpretentious—a Speyside that favours balance over drama.

This is not a whisky for those who demand complexity or provenance obsession. It's for the drinker who respects Glenfiddich's pioneering role in putting single malts on the global map, and who values a reliable, friendly dram over marketing flourish.

ABV
40%
Age (years)
12 years
Bottle size
70cl
Distillery
Glenfiddich
Price indication
Casks
Oloroso Cask, Bourbon Barrel
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside

Flavour Profile

Nose
VanillaHoneyMaltyDried spicesPear
Palate
VanillaHoneySugaryGinger
Finish
VanillaHoneyOak

Reviews (1)

4.251 month ago

Very nice as a regular in-between dram