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