About this whisky

When William Grant and his children finished building their distillery in Dufftown in 1887, the first spirit ran from the stills on Christmas Day. The Grant family still owns Glenfiddich today, and in the 1960s it became one of the first distilleries to sell its single malt around the world, rather than only to blenders. The 12 Year Old is matured in American oak bourbon casks and European oak sherry casks, then mellowed together in oak marrying tuns.

It is fresh and fruity, with a distinctive note of pear, developing into butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak, then a long, smooth, mellow finish. Approachable and versatile, it is the natural first step from blended Scotch into single malt, and a dependable bottle to keep on hand for guests. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a tall Highball with soda and a slice of green apple.

Key facts

• Matured in American oak bourbon casks and European oak Oloroso sherry casks
• Mellowed together in oak marrying tuns
• First spirit ran from the stills on Christmas Day 1887; still owned by the Grant family
• Bottled at 40% ABV

Tasting notes

Nose:

fresh and fruity, with a hint of pear

Palate:

sweet fruit developing into butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak

Finish:

long, smooth and mellow

Serve

Neat or over ice, or as a Highball: 45 ml over ice, topped with chilled soda and a thin slice of green apple.

Food pairing

Pair with fish fry or a chicken cutlet, or with a pear and blue cheese salad.