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

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

8 /10
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Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 23 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £1539.00

Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old is a Scotch whisky made by Glenfiddich Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: 23 Years. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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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

Expert Review

8/10

23 years in American and European oak, then 6 months in rare French cuvée (sparkling wine) casks — unique in Scotch whisky. IWSC Gold Outstanding (98 points). The cuvée finish delivers celebratory elegance. Critics note refined quality but wish for higher than 40% ABV.

Joe Whitfield
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