Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old: French Cuvée Cask Finish — Champagne Elegance on 23-Year Speyside

Item: Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old: French Cuvée Cask Finish — Champagne Elegance on 23-Year Speyside
Rating: 8
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield April 10, 2026 1 views

8 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 23 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £230

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple blossom, freshly baked bread, candied lemon, pear — the cuvée adding celebratory sparkle

Palate

Rich vanilla oak, sweet brioche, sandalwood, pear sorbet, white grape, caramel, cloves, milk chocolate — luxurious and opulent

Finish

Long, opulent — sweet toffee, lingering warmth — the French cuvée creating a unique celebratory character

First Impressions

Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 — cuvée cask finish, unique in Scotch. IWSC 98 points. 23 years. 40%.

Tasting

Apple blossom nose. Brioche and pear sorbet palate. Long, opulent finish. Champagne elegance on Speyside.

The Verdict

Grand Cru earns an 8 — luxurious and distinctive at £230. The cuvée finish is unique. Refined but the 40% is a missed opportunity.

Where to Buy

The Whisky Exchange
£1539.00

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Joe Whitfield

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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...