The Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old is a celebration of rarity, craftsmanship, and refinement. Matured for over two decades in American and European oak casks, this exceptional single malt undergoes a luxurious finishing period in rare French cuvée casks — the same type used in the making of the world’s finest sparkling wines.
This innovative finish elevates the whisky into a category of its own, combining the signature Speyside character of Glenfiddich with the elegance and effervescence of French wine-making traditions. Bottled at 40% ABV, Grand Cru 23 Year Old is a perfect choice for marking life’s grandest moments or as a centerpiece in any collector’s cabinet.
🌟 Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old Tasting Notes
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Nose: White flowers, apple blossom, pear, and hints of brioche with a delicate citrus freshness.
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Palate: Creamy vanilla, oak, and sweet brioche with layers of honey, orchard fruits, and subtle toasted almonds. The cuvée influence adds vibrant notes of champagne-like effervescence.
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Finish: Long, elegant, and refined with hints of sweet spice, oak, and light fruit zest.
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There are quite a few tasting notes to the Grand Cru 23, but, as a whole, it all falls flat and the end result, while not unpleasant, is rather unremarkable. For all the promise of its age, pedigree, beautiful bottle and packaging, this is a boring whisky. I honestly wouldn’t pay more than £120 for this, in the unlikely event of buying another bottle.
N: Monkey nuts. Somewhat sweetened. P: Nuttiness continues with a slight sour sherried series of notes. A: There is a slight nougartness within the finish. Wood rears its head just enough to embellish the finish.
I like Whiskey, but I cannot justify well over £200 for an unrefined bottle. Waves of overwhelming alcohol. Once on the nose, the second for the first mouthful, once again after swallowing. It was like moonshine. I cant remember the flavour profiles, only that it was the worst in my 5 samples and BLOWN OUT THE PARK by Bushmills 16.