The Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is the hallmark of the Glenfiddich line. This 12-year-old expression is a crowd favourite and has won multiple awards. Being matured for 12 years in American and European Oak casks gives it a distinctive fresh pear and creamy palate with subtle oak notes and a long, smooth, and mellow finish. 

This single malt whisky will impress and keep people wanting more.

History and origin

The Glenfiddich was established in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, and it is one of the few distilleries to remain entirely family-owned these days. He built the distillery by hand with the help of his nine children and named the distillery ‘Glenfiddich’.  

Glenfiddich was one of the first brands marketed as a single malt. Today, they are the world’s best-selling and the most award-winning single malt scotch whisky, sold in nearly 180 countries.  

Besides using the same Highland spring water since 1887, the founder had insisted on using the same high point separation, which significantly contributes to the whisky’s unique fruitiness, making it unmatched by any other single malt in the market.

How is Glenfiddich 12 made?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky is carefully aged for at least 12 years in the finest American oak and European oak sherry casks. It is matured in oak marrying tuns to create a sweet, delicate oak note perfectly balance between aroma and flavour.

This 12 year old expression is a masterpiece created not only by a skilled and experienced malt master but on knowledge passed down through generations. It is the perfect example of Glenfiddich’s unique Speyside style and is widely regarded as the best single malt whisky to drink. 

Tasting Notes

The Glenfiddich 12 year old has an attractive golden colour and a distinctively fresh and fruity nose with a hint of pear. It is initially sweet and fruity on the tongue, then develops into well-balanced butterscotch, cream, malt, and subtle oak flavors. Finally, followed by a long smooth, and mellow finish. 

Is Glenfiddich 12 suitable for beginners?

Glenfiddich 12 single malts are readily available and affordable, making them suitable for beginners. You can easily find it in bars everywhere. 

The Glenfiddich expression’s 12 soft, smooth character, subtle sweetness, and fruity notes are undoubtedly the best entry-level scotch whisky. 

How to drink Glenfiddich 12 year old?

There are no definite ways to drink whisky, but here are a few tips for enjoying this easy-to-drink Glenfiddich 12 year old single malt.

It is a classic Scotch that is best served straight at room temperature. However, chilling this Speyside Scotch is not ideal as it might ruin its flavours. 

Another way is to add a few drops of water to the Glenfiddich scotch, and it will lightly dilute the drink and allow you to experience the whisky’s subtle flavour. 

Lastly, the Glenfiddich 12 would make an excellent choice for exotic cocktails and mixed drinks. Mixing it with club soda or ginger ale can bring out its rich oaky flavours and sweet taste.

Notable awards

Glenfiddich 12-year-old is one of the world’s bestselling single malts and has won multiple awards. Some of the awards won include:  

• Gold Scotch Single Malt – Speyside | 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Gold Speyside Single Malts up to 12yo | 2013 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
• Silver Single Malt Scotch – to 12 Yrs | 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Master Speyside Single Malts up to 12yo | 2014 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
• Gold Scotch Single Malt – Speyside | 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Silver Speyside Single Malts up to 12yo | 2015 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
• Gold Medal | 2016 International Spirits Challenge (ISC)
• Silver Scotch Single Malt – Speyside | 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Master award 2017 | Scotch Whisky Masters
• Silver Speyside Single Malts up to 12yo | 2018 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
• Silver Scotch Single Malt – Speyside | 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Gold Distillers’ Single Malts 12 years and under | 2019 International Spirits Challenge
• Gold Speyside Single Malts up to 12yo | 2019 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
• Gold Distillers’ Single Malts 12 years and under | 2020 International Spirits Challenge

A whisky worth buying 

The Glenfiddich 12 year old has remained unrivaled as one of the best single malt in the world. Glenfiddich 12 review shows that this highland scotch is perfect for any occasion. The go to whisky, this is a favourite for many, that for the affordable Glenfiddich 12 price, it is well worth it. 

Explore more expressions from the same line at Glenfiddich 15 Year Old, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old