Glenfiddich 12 Year Old American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a bright, sweet and approachable Speyside single malt from one of Scotland's best-known distilleries, aged for 12 years exclusively in American oak casks.
Glenfiddich was founded in 1887 by William Grant in Dufftown, in the heart of Speyside, and is still owned by his family company, William Grant & Sons. The distillery's house style is fresh and fruity, with its signature note of pear. This edition leans fully into American oak, which brings out vanilla, caramel and soft toasted wood alongside that orchard fruit.
Process & Profile
Distilled at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, this single malt is matured for 12 years in American oak casks only, with no sherry-cask finish. American oak is known for giving whisky a creamy, vanilla-led sweetness, and here it rounds out Glenfiddich's light, fruit-forward spirit. This edition is kosher certified.
Age: 12 Years
Proof: 80
ABV: 40%
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Cask: American Oak
Size: 750mL
Nose
Fresh pear and green orchard fruit, with creamy vanilla and a light touch of oak.
Palate
Sweet and smooth: caramel, butterscotch and vanilla cream, with dried fruit and malt underneath.
Finish
Medium in length, with gentle oak and lingering sweetness.
What Makes It Special
Most of Glenfiddich's core range blends whisky from different cask types. This bottling keeps it simple with American oak only, so the result is a clean, sweet expression of the distillery's fruity character. It is an easy introduction to Speyside single malt, and a useful side-by-side bottle for anyone who knows the standard Glenfiddich 12.
How to Serve
Pour it neat in a Glencairn glass, or add a few drops of water to open up the fruit and vanilla. It also works over a large ice cube, in a Highball with soda water, or in a Scotch-based Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the standard Glenfiddich 12?
This edition is aged for 12 years exclusively in American oak casks, which gives it a sweeter, vanilla-forward profile.
What does it taste like?
Expect fresh pear, vanilla, caramel and butterscotch, with gentle oak on the finish.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
Where is it made?
At the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland, founded by William Grant in 1887.
Is it kosher?
Yes, this American Oak edition is kosher certified.
