Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber. This is an inference based on the whisky’s sherry-butt and bourbon-cask maturation, plus its coloured presentation; no official standalone colour note was found in the sources reviewed.
Nose: A rich aroma with an abundance of fresh fruit notes, zesty marmalade and spice all enveloped in peat smoke. This is based on the published tasting notes for Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43%.
Palate: A deep, oaky flavour with rich vanilla oak notes intertwined with a complex smoky character, smoked fruits and woody spices. This is based on the published tasting notes for Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43%.
Finish: Rich with a lingering, slightly dry smokiness. This is based on the published tasting notes for Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43%.
Description
Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43% is a limited-edition Speyside single malt released in 2012 to mark 125 years since Glenfiddich began production, with spirit first running from the stills on Christmas Day 1887. It was originally launched for travel retail and bottled at 43% ABV in 70cl format.
What makes this anniversary bottling especially interesting is that it is unusual for Glenfiddich. Multiple specialist sources describe it as a combination of peated and unpeated whiskies, matured largely in Spanish ex-sherry butts alongside American ex-bourbon casks, giving it a richer and slightly smokier profile than many classic Glenfiddich bottlings. It was also presented with a copper stopper, a leaflet and a presentation case, which adds to its appeal as a commemorative release.
Why Choose Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43%
Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43% stands out because it is not simply an old Glenfiddich bottle with anniversary packaging. It is a distinct limited release with a different character profile, combining Glenfiddich’s familiar fruit and oak style with an uncommon touch of smoke. The 2012 release date, travel-retail origin and commemorative presentation all give it stronger collector weight than a standard bottling.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Glenfiddich collectors looking for a discontinued official anniversary release with clear story value and presentation appeal.
It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy rich fruit, marmalade, vanilla, oak spice and a gentle thread of smoke in a Speyside single malt.
It is also ideal for gifting or for adding an older commemorative Glenfiddich bottling to a serious whisky shelf. This is an inference based on its anniversary status, travel-retail exclusivity and premium presentation set.
Product Details
Product Name: Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 70cl, 43%. The naming reflects the user-provided bottle title and the documented market format.
Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Glenfiddich.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Bottler: Distillery Bottling.
Series: Limited Edition.
Bottling Year: 2012.
Market: Originally released for travel retail.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 43%.
Cask Style: A combination of peated and unpeated whiskies aged mainly in Spanish ex-sherry butts with American ex-bourbon casks.
Oak Emphasis: Whiskybase lists the cask type as mainly European oak casks.
Presentation: Copper stopper, leaflet and presentation case.
Colouring: Yes.
Barcode: 5010327035031.
Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was found in the sources reviewed.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has very solid collector appeal because it brings together several things Glenfiddich collectors usually care about: a clear anniversary story, a defined 2012 release date, travel-retail exclusivity, discontinued status and a presentation style that feels more ceremonial than a standard bottling. It also stands apart because lightly smoky official Glenfiddich releases are far less common than the distillery’s usual fruit-led expressions.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.995 kg |
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