WH-GFD-002 Rare Glenfiddich 12 yo old version

🥃 Glenfiddich 12 Years Old – Rare/Collector Version

Overview:
The Glenfiddich 12 Years Old is the classic Speyside single malt from Glenfiddich distillery — widely available in its standard form. However, rare or collector versions of this expression do exist (such as older bottlings, limited finishes, retro‑bottle designs, or regionally exclusive editions) and those are of greater interest to whisky collectors.

📋 Features & Details

• Brand: Glenfiddich

• Expression: 12 Years Old (standard); rare versions might include travel‑retail finishes, retro labels, or regional exclusives

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Speyside, Scotland

• ABV: Typically around 40% (varies by market)

• Bottle Size: Commonly 700 ml; some versions/markets 1 L or other formats

• Typical Maturation / Casks: Aged in American ex‑bourbon and European oak casks, with some variants finished differently (e.g., sherry‑cask finishing)

• Rarity Factor: Versions with retro packaging, special finishes, or discontinued labels are harder to source and more collectible

👃 Tasting Notes (Typical Profile)

• Nose: Fresh green pear and apple, honey, light vanilla and soft maltiness

• Palate: Smooth and approachable — notes of malted barley, vanilla cream, light oak, orchard fruits

• Finish: Medium length, gentle oak spice, lingering malt sweetness and fruit peel

🌟 Collector Highlights & What Makes It “Rare”

• Collector versions may include retro bottle/label designs, travel‑retail exclusive finishes (e.g., Amontillado sherry finished 12 Years), or older bottlings with different packaging or regional distribution.