Single Malt Small Batch Reserve 18YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is released at its peak of complexity and can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature cheeses such as aged Gouda, and slow-roasted pork belly.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the valley of the River Fiddich—the 'Valley of the Deer' in Gaelic—Glenfiddich was founded in 1886 by William Grant, who built the distillery by hand alongside his nine children. The Single Malt Small Batch Reserve 18 Year Old represents a masterclass in wood management and patience. It is matured in a combination of Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and traditional American oak casks. What sets this expression apart is the subsequent marrying process: the Malt Master hand-selects batches of no more than 150 casks, marrying them in large wooden tuns for at least three months. This allows the rich, oaky, and dried fruit flavors to integrate beautifully, creating an exceptionally smooth and complex Speyside single malt steeped in Scottish heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1886 by William Grant and constructed by hand with the help of his family, Glenfiddich Distillery is situated in the heart of Dufftown in Scotland's renowned Speyside region. Still independently owned by William Grant & Sons, the distillery made history in 1963 by pioneering the international single malt Scotch whisky category beyond traditional blended scotch. Glenfiddich crafts its spirits using the pristine waters of the nearby Robbie Dhu springs, distilling through distinctive copper pot stills and maintaining its own on-site cooperage to oversee maturation in premium American and European oak casks. Renowned worldwide for its iconic triangular bottle, the distillery produces an acclaimed spectrum of single malts characterized by signature orchard-fruit aromas, crisp green pear, delicate floral notes, and remarkable depth in its rare vintage releases.