Glenfiddich 23 Year Old Grand Cru Single Malt Scotch Whisky

23 years. French Champagne Cuve Cask Finish. Grand Cru. Glenfiddich — Speyside single malt aged 23 years and finished in rare French cuve – the large oak vessels used in Champagne production – adding the delicate, vinous character of France's most prestigious wine region to the Glenfiddich spirit base.

The Grand Cru name directly references Champagne's grand cru classification — the highest-quality village designation in France's Champagne region. The cuve casks carry the residual character of Champagne wine — stone fruit, brioche, and minerality — that transfers subtly into the 23-year Speyside base without overwhelming its core character. The result is a whisky that bridges Scottish distilling tradition and French winemaking prestige in a single expression.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: White peach, pear, vanilla, toasted almond, fresh brioche
• Palate: Creamy citrus, toffee, subtle spice, Champagne minerality
• Finish: Clean, elegant, lingering stone fruit

Specs

• Distillery: Glenfiddich, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1886)
• Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Champagne Cuve Finish
• Age: 23 years
• Finish: French Champagne cuve casks
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are cuve casks from Champagne? Large oak vessels used in Champagne production to ferment or store wine before secondary fermentation. They carry the residual character of Champagne wine — stone fruit, brioche, and minerality — distinct from standard French wine barrique finishing.
• Where does the Grand Cru name come from? Directly from Champagne's highest quality classification — the premier cru and grand cru villages of France's Champagne region. The name connects the Glenfiddich 23 Year's finishing tradition to France's most prestigious wine designation.