{"product_id":"glenfiddich-21-year","title":"Glenfiddich 21 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 years. Caribbean Rum Cask Finish. Gran Reserva. Glenfiddich — Speyside single malt aged 21 years and finished in hand-selected Caribbean rum casks, adding tropical fruit, banana, and molasses notes that no European cask can produce.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Caribbean rum cask finishing program was introduced to differentiate the 21 Year from the sherry-and-bourbon matured 18 Year — adding a warm-climate sweetness tradition to the cool Speyside spirit base. The rum casks carry residual molasses and tropical fruit character from their time in the Caribbean before being shipped to Dufftown, where the 21-year-old Glenfiddich completes its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, banana, mango, vanilla, toasted oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich fruit cake, ginger, molasses, chocolate orange\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, tropical fruit and spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenfiddich, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1886)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Rum Cask Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Caribbean rum cask finishing add to Scotch whisky?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRum casks carry residual molasses, tropical fruit, and banana character from their previous Caribbean life — adding warm-climate sweetness that European sherry or bourbon casks cannot produce. The contrast between the cool Speyside spirit and the tropical cask creates the Gran Reserva’s distinctive profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 21 Year compare to the 23 Year Grand Cru?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 21 Year uses rum cask finishing for tropical sweetness. The 23 Year Grand Cru uses French Champagne cuve casks for a completely different finishing style. Both are premium finishing experiments beyond the standard 18 Year format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Caribbean rum cask finishing add?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rum casks carry residual molasses, tropical fruit, and banana — warm-climate sweetness that European casks can't produce. The contrast between cool Speyside spirit and tropical cask creates the Gran Reserva profile.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the 21 Year compare to the 23 Year Grand Cru?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 21 Year uses rum cask finishing for tropical sweetness. The 23 Year Grand Cru uses Champagne cuve casks for a completely different style.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Glenfiddich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904564891719,"sku":"083664872565","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/glenfiddich-21-year-scotch-whisky.jpg?v=1782426267","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/glenfiddich-21-year","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}