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Whisky Review: Glenfiddich Grande Couronne

We review Glenfiddich Grande Couronne. It's a 26-year-old single malt aged in American and European oak, then finished in Cognac casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Glenfiddich Grande Couronne

Tasting Notes

About:

ABV 43.8%. Aged 26 years plus a two-year finish in French Cognac casks. Priced at around $600.
Appearance:
Clean, pure gold.
Nose:
The whisky is fruit forward, with essence of persimmon, apple, cherry, and sweet spice.
Palate:
It’s almost impossibly smooth, with a mild nuttiness and a moderate heat that hits in all the right places. The slightest essence of fennel comes through, with the fruit of the nose taking a backseat to succulent brown sugar and spice. The long finish really accentuates the Cognac cask.
Finish:
Comments:
I don’t think it’s a secret by now that I was thoroughly impressed with this tasting. I was given a small amount, but I’ll be savoring every sip. It’s on the higher end of a pretty penny, but I believe this will be a conversation starter at any dinner party–if you like your friends enough to share.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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